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Old 10-08-2006, 02:04 PM
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My book gives this description...Philco 511...built in 1928 .. two tone spanish brown...rectangular metal case...center front window dial...3 knobs...Broadcast band only...7 tubes and an AC current set. The other ones in this series are models 512(Manderin red), 513(Labrador grey), 514(Nile green) and 515 are the same basic model but with different two toned color combo's. The 515 is the rarest as it was called the "Impressionistic" because of its odd design of paint scheme and pattern. Your model is the most common and is the one that collectors usually think about when these models are mentioned. Its not alot of imformation but its better than nothing for now. Hopefully others will chime in and fill you in on more specifics of the set. Its rare to find it with the matching speaker. Nice looking radio!
-Tony
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