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Radio Bar from 1938 Radiobar 1930s Philco

$ 6072

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Rare model 60 in fantastic condition, a full set of original glassware
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: Philco
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    We have an original Philco Radio Bar cabinet complete with glassware in very good condition.  Silver banding on all the glassware is in fantastic shape.
    The cabinet itself has a few very superficial scratches in the wood consistent with its age, and the original grill cloth has deteriorated over time and will need replacing.
    This set contains the following:
    (4) original heavy glass decanters with original metal caps and white labels,
    9 1/2" tall:
    Bourbon
    Brandy
    Scotch
    Gin
    (1) Original ice bucket
    (1) Original Shaker with metal strainer and cap.
    (4) original shot glasses
    2 1/2" tall
    (6) original small 3 stepped glasses 3 3/4" tall
    (8) original large 3 stepped glasses 5" tall (one has the top silver slightly rubbed off so does look very slightly different)
    (8) original 3" whisky glasses.  note:
    2  of the 8 are replacement (but still original Philco Radio Bar) glasses with same pattern but are 2mm bigger, very difficult to tell unless you hold them both carefully.
    (6) Stemmed glasses - one of the 6 is a replacement (again still actual Philco Radio Bar) but the flare of the bowl is very slightly different.  Please see pictures.  4 3/4" tall
    We will include a seventh stemmed glass (two of the replacement style with the slightly different flared bowl) so that if you choose you could balance the row of stemmed glasses to be symmetrical.
    We also are including a set of 4 small 2 1/2" tall snifter glasses with the same pattern that did not come with our radio bar but we believe they are also Philco glasses from the same era.
    Regarding the cabinet:
    * There are two small light bulbs on either side of the mirror that will need to be rewired to be functional.  They do not currently work.
    * The radio itself is not functional as of now.  I have never tried to restore it although many of the tubes are in place.
    * The grille cloth has deteriorated over time.  However we know where to source the replacement original grille cloth but have not done so as there are several different choices.  We will pass this information along also.
    * The side of the radio bar contains a small hinged cabinet with a shelf to hold additional bar fixings.  All hinges on mirror/cabinet and side slide outs function well and have all hardware intact.
    Look at the pictures and judge for yourself.  Please feel free to ask any questions.  This is a gorgeous piece with history and style.
    FREIGHT SHIPPING to be arranged to the lower 48 states.  No international shipping.  Free local pickup also available.