12-17-2019, 11:44 AM
Good morning! ☺
My name is Ken, and I would first like to say thank you for allowing me access to this awesome community!
I recently purchased a 1929 Philco model 87 lowboy for $25.00. The woodwork appears to be in excellent shape, no major scratches, dings, or stains, with the exception of the speaker grille scrollwork. The man I purchased it from said his dog jumped on him, knocking his chair back, and into the grille. All scratches and dings are only finish deep. The finish has it's normal wear, dirty, darkened, worn, etc.
The speaker and electronics are another story.
My plan is to re-finish the cabinet first as close to original as possible. Then I will try to tackle the inner workings. I will try to post pictures, as soon as I figure out how. ☺
I have a few questions, and I'm sure I will have many more in the future. Here goes.....
1.) Is the original finish lacquer?
2.) What kind of wood is the speaker grille scrollwork? The grain almost looks like quarter sawn oak to me.
3.) Would the brass dial bezel have originally been polished, or patina?
Sorry for the long post. Thank you in advance for your help!
Ken ☺
My name is Ken, and I would first like to say thank you for allowing me access to this awesome community!
I recently purchased a 1929 Philco model 87 lowboy for $25.00. The woodwork appears to be in excellent shape, no major scratches, dings, or stains, with the exception of the speaker grille scrollwork. The man I purchased it from said his dog jumped on him, knocking his chair back, and into the grille. All scratches and dings are only finish deep. The finish has it's normal wear, dirty, darkened, worn, etc.
The speaker and electronics are another story.
My plan is to re-finish the cabinet first as close to original as possible. Then I will try to tackle the inner workings. I will try to post pictures, as soon as I figure out how. ☺
I have a few questions, and I'm sure I will have many more in the future. Here goes.....
1.) Is the original finish lacquer?
2.) What kind of wood is the speaker grille scrollwork? The grain almost looks like quarter sawn oak to me.
3.) Would the brass dial bezel have originally been polished, or patina?
Sorry for the long post. Thank you in advance for your help!
Ken ☺
