Old Philco Radio needs to be ID'd for Newbies

[Nolan Woodbury]

Secretplayer, I think your Philco is a Model 18D; the 18H didn't have double doors...at least, according to my research information. In addition, they are called 'lowboys' even with the tall, six-leg cabinet. Don't know enough about Philco to answer why.

I do know the advice you've received concerning NOT restoring the cabinet and/or swapping the speaker is solid. The radio is far more valuable in even average cosmetic condition (yours is better than that) that stripped and refinished. Same as any antique.

The cathedral version (18B) rates a much higher price than the console....hmmm..wonder why that is? Both use 8-tubes with BC and SW bands. At any rate, that's a $200.00+ radio now, and sure to go up.