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Cute compact Philco from 1939 in near mint condition. This is a very difficult radio to find in this excellent undamaged condition. It is basically a Philco model TH-4 with the addition of electronic pushbutton tuning in a slightly larger cabinet to accommodate the pushbutton assembly. The chassis covers the broadcast band and the old police band (where there is nothing to tune today). The band switch is at the bottom of the rear. The AM reception is excellent, tuning all my local stations clearly. The Bakelite case has no cosmetic issues such as cracks, chips, or breaks, and still shows much of its marbling in the case. Everything is original except the addition of a new perfect replacement back. "Transitone" was recognized as a Philco trademark. The most interesting fact about this Philco radio is that the dial pointer and its base very closely resemble the Trylon and Perisphere, the most famous symbols of the 1939 World's Fair. Google it! The original selling price in 1939 was $15.95, which is equivalent to about $350 in today's dollars. About 9-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 4"D.

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

Cute compact Philco from 1939 in near mint condition. This is a very difficult radio to find in this excellent undamaged condition. It is basically a Philco model TH-4 with the addition of electronic pushbutton tuning in a slightly larger cabinet to accommodate the pushbutton assembly. The chassis covers the broadcast band and the old police band (where there is nothing to tune today). The band switch is at the bottom of the rear. The AM reception is excellent, tuning all my local stations clearly. The Bakelite case has no cosmetic issues such as cracks, chips, or breaks, and still shows much of its marbling in the case. Everything is original except the addition of a new perfect replacement back. "Transitone" was recognized as a Philco trademark. The most interesting fact about this Philco radio is that the dial pointer and its base very closely resemble the Trylon and Perisphere, the most famous symbols of the 1939 World's Fair. Google it! The original selling price in 1939 was $15.95, which is equivalent to about $350 in today's dollars. About 9-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 4"D.

Reported sold by David Spivey on November 9, 2025 Listed price on date of sale - $179.00

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