Model F-96 The GE F-96 was a console radio (41″ x 26.5″ x 14.25″) built in 1937 for the 1938 model year. I haven’t been able to determine it’s original sales price, but most 1930’s console radios ranged from $100 to $250 dollars. At the rate of inflation that would be the equivalent of $1,700-$4,000…
Author: tgace
Philco 48-460
The Hippo $175.00 The “Hippo” was a popular Philco model from its inception. With it’s first run as the 46-420 in 1946 it stayed in production for more than 3 years, advancing to models 48-460 and 49-900. They have obtained somewhat of a cult status among collectors. The Hippo sold for $34.95 ($345.34 in today’s dollars) with…
The Philco 48-200
The Philco 48-200 The Philco 48-200 was a small bakelite table radio that was introduced in the summer of 1947 for the 1948 model season. It had an original purchase price of $19.95 ($213.00 in 2016 dollars) and also came in ivory painted bakelite for a price of $22.95 ($245.00 in 2016 dollars). Many stores promoted this model by including an…
Philco 37-61
The Philco 37-61 Tombstone.
Philco 42-321
The Philco 42-321 was a 6 tube tabletop set sold in…you guessed it…1942.
General Electric 202 BT Player
The GE model 202 would only be available for one year, with the cabinet design first being seen in 1946 with the GE model 100.
General Electric Model 107
This General Electric Model 107 has a beautiful brown plastic case with red swirls.
Things to Know
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