A vintage 1950s philco predicta princess television. This console style was called the pedestal and it was sold in 1958. I checked ebay and found a 1959 philco predicta siesta, one of the. The philco predicta tv set was introduced in 1957 for the 1958. All stocked sets are preowned models from the original philco predicta tv line. On the other hand, i figured if i could pick up a used or nonworking model, i could probably restore it pretty easily.
Philco predicta red princess modelrestoredlooks and plays great. The society shall not be held liable for their accuracy, nor shall they be held responsible for any damages caused to others by the expression of these opinions. Philco predicta tv today from the world of tomorrow youtube. Philco predicta ad 1958 vintage tv, old advertisements. Philco model 4654 predicta television 1958 phils old radios. Philco predicta tv today from the world of tomorrow. Back in the late 1950s philco made a series of bubbly televisions under the predicta brand name.
They marketed a wide selection of sizes and shapes of receivers. Wonderful philco predicta continental model danish modern pedestal console television. We need to do the basic checks we do with any other sets with the chassis out of the cabinet. From what i have read, this is a hard to find model and somewhat a low production model too. I had a substituted tube in my predicta, i used this chartlink to double check. Philco predicta princess table model red antique vintage. The philco predicta holiday model was introduced just before the holidays in 1958. Email us with any questions by using the form below. The first photo shows the tv playing at the time of. Philco pc fora do tempo art book magazine march 9, 2010. It is considered by many to be the iconic 1950s tv set. Promo cookbook for the philco electric ranges and refrigerators. Screen 20 diagonal bottom cabinet 24 12 long x 10 wide x 8 high whole tv from bottom to top 21 high i didnt make any attempt to plug.
Most predicta era philco sets used a picture tube with a 2 volt filament. I purchased this philco predicta danish modern 1960 model 4730 back in dec 2008. I have been restoring radios for about 20 years so i know the basics. American drivein movie theater book recaptures the magic and. It works, however it is not to connected to any cable ha ha.
The picture tube was surrounded in eastman plastics new product called tenite. Tragically, just the styling demonstrated really forefront. We pride ourselves with the ability to preform restoration services compared to that of museum quality standards. In 1959, philco introduced three 17inch tabletop predictas, called the siesta, princess, and debutante. Back in 50s tv land with predicta a retro renovation re. The philco predicta is a television made in several cabinet models in a 17 or 21 screen by the american company philco from 19581960. The sets revolutionary style, setting them apart from other televisions was the attraction to begin collecting and displaying at our studio. While the general profile was repeated in the 17inch and 21inch tabletops, the knob arrangement was changed before predictas made it to market. Philco predicta danish modern values, vintage rittenhouse. Telstar, the company that makes them, uses allnew parts. These sets are near impossible to service or adjust in their cabinets. Theres a modern tv hidden inside this classic 1950s philco. It was a black and white television with the picture tube mounted in a unique steerable pod on a pedestal.
Not long after philco stopped production and went out of business. Repair and restoration services early television museum. Philco predicta restoration early television museum. Several models were available, in console or tabletop cabinets and with 21inch or 17inch screens. Jan 12, 2017 the predicta was a futuristic design and looked really cool for its time and to be honest, it still does. Theres nothing quite as retrofuturistic as the philco predicta television from the late 1950s. I am relativily new to the tv repair thing but have been doing tube. Weve been servicing philco predictas for over 20 years, with hundreds of satisfied customers. Plus, harley and spats collect and restore vintage electronics.
Love it or hate it, the philco predicta television is unarguably one of the design icons. Back in 50s tv land with predicta a retro renovation rerun. Crt data manual oct 18, 2015 maker jesse demers, also known on the web as piratetv, has recently shared some designs for a fantastic 3d printable 1950s style philco predicta tv replica, but then with a seven inch lcd screen. On the other hand, i figured if i could pick up a used or nonworking. Philco predicta synergy productions baton rouge louisiana. I specialize in restoration of philco predicta tvs. Philco took out two patents for the predicta tabletop design. Philco had a long history and made those iconic cathedralshaped wooden radios of the 1930s then the tv industry blossomed. The second, for patent 183779, shows a predicta that never was. Philco model 4654 predicta television 1958 antique radio. This classic 21 holiday predicta was designed by philco designers richard whipple and severin jonassen. The philco predicta tandempenthouse circa 1959, one of several models in the predicta line, was a twopiece tv with a separate receiverbase.
Aug 23, 2019 i saw a 1959 philco predicta pedestal on ebay and thought it was the coolest thing ever. In a nutshell this last predicta, culmination of the famous series, lasting only two years is as good as it ever can get. Philcos line of predicta televisions are quite possibly the most distinctive sets ever designed in north america. Sep 03, 2007 back in the late 1950s philco made a series of bubbly televisions under the predicta brand name.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The philco predicta is a television made in several cabinet models in a 17 or 21 screen by the. This futuristic television was initially marketed as the first swivel screen television. When i bought new tubes, i replaced it with the original type. The philco pc concept was inspired by a 1950s philco predicta television set. Predicta tv repair for dummies volume book 1 kindle edition by marshall, ross. The classis philco predicta danish modern console television. With all this literature the schematics of most phico radios are at hand. Philco predicta danish modern values, vintage rittenhouse mid. Philco radio 19281942 philco year books 1940, 1941, 1942, 19461947 purchased at ebay. Apr 11, 20 the philco predicta tandempenthouse circa 1959, one of several models in the predicta line, was a twopiece tv with a separate receiverbase. Featuring a slim line 21 picture tube that would pivot almost 180 degrees, the set was an instant hit.
Produced by philco a spearheading, however now dead, radio and tv creator established in 1906 the predicta tv appeared in 1958, when advanced, spaceage outline was extremely popular. I really really want a philco predicta tandem antique radio. Okay, i want a humongous tv just like the next person, but frankly, i think i want one of these awesome predicta models more. The first drawing, for patent 186629, depicts the famous screen. This tabletop philco predicta tv was known as the siesta. Philco predicta television we have this television in our master bedroom. At the 2018 convention, dan jones, with help from al hagovsky, restored the museums philco tandem predicta. Please note, this item does not come with black roll cart as shown in photograph. Philco was also a pioneer in television broadcasting, launching experimental station w3xe in 1932. Theres a modern tv hidden inside this classic 1950s.
The project took a full day, and involved replacing the crt. Philcos iconic 1958 vintage tv predicta remains one of the most remarkable design achievements of the last century. I couldnt help noticing the vintage compact and magic disc in. Philco predicta 15 points 16 points 17 points 1 year ago plague inc, is a realtime strategy, simulation video game, developed and published by ukbased independent games studio ndemic creations. The predicta was a futuristic design and looked really cool for its time and to be honest, it still does. The second tv is sold too, but here is a third and last one. With a compact cabinet and signature standalone screen, it includes a clock timer that can turn the television on and off. Collectors cherish the predicta for its space age look, but restorers grumble about its hardtoservice innards. If they did not have the tube you needed, you could look it up in the substitution book i always wondered if the tube was actually the same, why did it have a different number. This film introduced the world to the new philco predicta the most revolutionary television of its time.
The picture tube was surrounded in eastman plastics new product called tenite which protected the glass and gave it its greenish tint. Applying powerful artificial intelligence to maximize sales and profits by identifying key insights throughout the entire product lifecycle predicta empowers brands by delivering actionable insights derived from consumer thoughts, feelings, and product uses from across the web and around the world. Philco s line of predicta televisions are quite possibly the most distinctive sets ever designed in north america. Philcopredicta 15 points 16 points 17 points 1 year ago plague inc, is a realtime strategy, simulation video game, developed and published by ukbased independent games studio ndemic creations. As luck would have it, we recently got the opportunity to transform one into a fullyfunctional. The top is painted yellow and the rest of the cabinet has a mahogany finish. The predicta was marketed as the worlds first swivel screen television. This was going be my first attempt at restoring a tv. Vintage philco predicta debutante swivel television. Here is a link to dans workshop at the 2018 convention. It features an oval thin picture tube thinnest at the time connected to a black case with metal legs. On the other end of the price spectrum, i found a mint condition predicta. The philco predicta tv set was introduced in 1957 for the 1958 model year.
These are faithful reproductions not exact, but faithful of the original philco predictas and there are 8 models 4 tabletop, 4 on integrated bases. Vintage 1950s philco predicta princess television ebth. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading predicta tv repair for dummies volume book 1. This amazing set which was manufactured in 1960 is in very good, all original condition and it works well in glorious black and white. I have for sale a collection of 9 as found and 2 working philco predicta tvs. The sets have been collectors items for many years, but require lots of tlc due to their aging. It was sold to westinghouse broadcasting in 1953 and operates today as kywtv. New listing philco predicta vhfuhf tuning knob dial for the holiday model. Philo 15 retro 1950s hdtv recreation of the philco predicta. Nov 24, 20 imagine attaching an atari 2600 to such a beauty and playing donkey kong. See more ideas about vintage tv, vintage television and retro.
The philco predicta television set, built from 19581960, has always been a glorious piece of modern design, but even the contemporary reproductions werent sufficiently functional to be much more than a fetish object in an alreadycrowded apartment. The player creates and evolves a pathogen in an effort to destroy the world with a deadly plague. Prices vary depending on the model, style and amount of restoration service required. I saw a 1959 philco predicta pedestal on ebay and thought it was the coolest thing ever. Slim cases protective cases wallet cases glitter cases clear cases waterproof cases. A vintage philco predicta television with base stand, circa 1950s. They began making tvs, but there was a lull in sales in the late 50s.
I am relativily new to the tv repair thing but have been doing tube electronics, radio and amp repair for over 30 years now. Predicta tv repair for dummies volume book 1 kindle edition by ross marshall. Philco predicta tv in very good vintage condition, im no expert on this type of tv and i guess it looks complete, but thats just a guess. Beautiful original philco predicta princess model with amazing original bright red base ca. The views expressed herein regarding the former philco corporation are the opinions of the philco radio historical society.
The designers turned the chassis sideways to fit the slim upright cabinet. Predicta tv repair for dummies volume book 1, marshall. In 1941 the station became the third commercially licensed tv operation in the united states as wptz. The swivel picture tube meant that viewers could adjust the screen to face them, no matter where they sat in the room. Sep 03, 2012 this film introduced the world to the new philco predicta the most revolutionary television of its time.
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