I specialize in restoration of philco predicta tvs. The sets have been collectors items for many years, but require lots of tlc due to their aging. As luck would have it, we recently got the opportunity to transform one into a fullyfunctional. The player creates and evolves a pathogen in an effort to destroy the world with a deadly plague. I checked ebay and found a 1959 philco predicta siesta, one of the. The philco predicta is a television made in several cabinet models in a 17 or 21 screen by the. With a compact cabinet and signature standalone screen, it includes a clock timer that can turn the television on and off. The views expressed herein regarding the former philco corporation are the opinions of the philco radio historical society. Philco predicta red princess modelrestoredlooks and plays great.
Theres nothing quite as retrofuturistic as the philco predicta television from the late 1950s. Philco predicta synergy productions baton rouge louisiana. The predicta was a futuristic design and looked really cool for its time and to be honest, it still does. Predicta tv repair for dummies volume book 1 kindle edition by ross marshall. Philco predicta tv today from the world of tomorrow youtube. Back in 50s tv land with predicta a retro renovation rerun.
I saw a 1959 philco predicta pedestal on ebay and thought it was the coolest thing ever. Jan 12, 2017 the predicta was a futuristic design and looked really cool for its time and to be honest, it still does. Nov 24, 20 imagine attaching an atari 2600 to such a beauty and playing donkey kong. The philco predicta tv set was introduced in 1957 for the 1958 model year.
The philco predicta is a television made in several cabinet models in a 17 or 21 screen by the american company philco from 19581960. Here is a link to dans workshop at the 2018 convention. A vintage philco predicta television with base stand, circa 1950s. 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. Okay, i want a humongous tv just like the next person, but frankly, i think i want one of these awesome predicta models more. Tragically, just the styling demonstrated really forefront.
Philco predicta princess table model red antique vintage. Back in 50s tv land with predicta a retro renovation re. I have for sale a collection of 9 as found and 2 working philco predicta tvs. Philcos iconic 1958 vintage tv predicta remains one of the most remarkable design achievements of the last century. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading predicta tv repair for dummies volume book 1. The philco predicta holiday model was introduced just before the holidays in 1958. At the 2018 convention, dan jones, with help from al hagovsky, restored the museums philco tandem predicta. Theres a modern tv hidden inside this classic 1950s philco. Most predicta era philco sets used a picture tube with a 2 volt filament. Please note, this item does not come with black roll cart as shown in photograph. The top is painted yellow and the rest of the cabinet has a mahogany finish.
On the other hand, i figured if i could pick up a used or nonworking model, i could probably restore it pretty easily. This film introduced the world to the new philco predicta the most revolutionary television of its time. This tabletop philco predicta tv was known as the siesta. It was sold to westinghouse broadcasting in 1953 and operates today as kywtv.
Philo 15 retro 1950s hdtv recreation of the philco predicta. It works, however it is not to connected to any cable ha ha. The swivel picture tube meant that viewers could adjust the screen to face them, no matter where they sat in the room. 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. Predicta tv repair for dummies volume book 1, ross marshall.
These sets are near impossible to service or adjust in their cabinets. I had a substituted tube in my predicta, i used this chartlink to double check. Sep 03, 2012 this film introduced the world to the new philco predicta the most revolutionary television of its time. Philco took out two patents for the predicta tabletop design. These are faithful reproductions not exact, but faithful of the original philco predictas and there are 8 models 4 tabletop, 4 on integrated bases. I purchased this philco predicta danish modern 1960 model 4730 back in dec 2008. The sets revolutionary style, setting them apart from other televisions was the attraction to begin collecting and displaying at our studio.
Vintage philco predicta debutante swivel television. All stocked sets are preowned models from the original philco predicta tv line. The philco pc concept was inspired by a 1950s philco predicta television set. The classis philco predicta danish modern console television. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In a nutshell this last predicta, culmination of the famous series, lasting only two years is as good as it ever can get. Back in the late 1950s philco made a series of bubbly televisions under the predicta brand name. Promo cookbook for the philco electric ranges and refrigerators. 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.
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. The second tv is sold too, but here is a third and last one. See more ideas about vintage tv, vintage television and retro. I am relativily new to the tv repair thing but have been doing tube.
Philco was also a pioneer in television broadcasting, launching experimental station w3xe in 1932. Philco radio 19281942 philco year books 1940, 1941, 1942, 19461947 purchased at ebay. Slim cases protective cases wallet cases glitter cases clear cases waterproof cases. 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 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. Theres a modern tv hidden inside this classic 1950s. So far ahead of its time 1958 that the ad touts its just like 1965. Wonderful philco predicta continental model danish modern pedestal console television. They marketed a wide selection of sizes and shapes of receivers. 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. I really really want a philco predicta tandem antique radio. Predicta tv repair for dummies volume book 1, marshall. 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. Collectors cherish the predicta for its space age look, but restorers grumble about its hardtoservice innards. 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. Predicta tv repair for dummies volume book 1 kindle edition by marshall, ross. I have been restoring radios for about 20 years so i know the basics.
The first drawing, for patent 186629, depicts the famous screen. Philco predicta television we have this television in our master bedroom. Philco model 4654 predicta television 1958 phils old radios. Repair and restoration services early television museum. The picture tube was surrounded in eastman plastics new product called tenite. Prices vary depending on the model, style and amount of restoration service required. The predicta was marketed as the worlds first swivel screen television. Featuring a slim line 21 picture tube that would pivot almost 180 degrees, the set was an instant hit. I am relativily new to the tv repair thing but have been doing tube electronics, radio and amp repair for over 30 years now. This was going be my first attempt at restoring a tv. This classic 21 holiday predicta was designed by philco designers richard whipple and severin jonassen. Philco predicta tv today from the world of tomorrow. Philco predicta restoration early television museum.
Plus, harley and spats collect and restore vintage electronics. Beautiful original philco predicta princess model with amazing original bright red base ca. It features an oval thin picture tube thinnest at the time connected to a black case with metal legs. This console style was called the pedestal and it was sold in 1958. Not long after philco stopped production and went out of business. Philco s line of predicta televisions are quite possibly the most distinctive sets ever designed in north america. Vintage 1950s philco predicta princess television ebth. The philco predicta tandempenthouse circa 1959, one of several models in the predicta line, was a twopiece tv with a separate receiverbase. Philco had a long history and made those iconic cathedralshaped wooden radios of the 1930s then the tv industry blossomed. New listing philco predicta vhfuhf tuning knob dial for the holiday model. Philco predicta danish modern values, vintage rittenhouse mid. 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.
Several models were available, in console or tabletop cabinets and with 21inch or 17inch screens. Philco pc fora do tempo art book magazine march 9, 2010. Philco model 4654 predicta television 1958 antique radio. They began making tvs, but there was a lull in sales in the late 50s. A vintage 1950s philco predicta princess television. This futuristic television was initially marketed as the first swivel screen television. It was a black and white television with the picture tube mounted in a unique steerable pod on a pedestal. Telstar, the company that makes them, uses allnew parts. Email us with any questions by using the form below. With all this literature the schematics of most phico radios are at hand. Philco predicta danish modern values, vintage rittenhouse.
The picture tube was surrounded in eastman plastics new product called tenite which protected the glass and gave it its greenish tint. We pride ourselves with the ability to preform restoration services compared to that of museum quality standards. From what i have read, this is a hard to find model and somewhat a low production model too. American drivein movie theater book recaptures the magic and. I couldnt help noticing the vintage compact and magic disc in. Philcos line of predicta televisions are quite possibly the most distinctive sets ever designed in north america. When i bought new tubes, i replaced it with the original type. It is considered by many to be the iconic 1950s tv set. While the general profile was repeated in the 17inch and 21inch tabletops, the knob arrangement was changed before predictas made it to market. This amazing set which was manufactured in 1960 is in very good, all original condition and it works well in glorious black and white. 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. Aug 23, 2019 i saw a 1959 philco predicta pedestal on ebay and thought it was the coolest thing ever.
Weve been servicing philco predictas for over 20 years, with hundreds of satisfied customers. In 1941 the station became the third commercially licensed tv operation in the united states as wptz. Philco predicta ad 1958 vintage tv, old advertisements. The philco predicta tv set was introduced in 1957 for the 1958. On the other end of the price spectrum, i found a mint condition predicta. We need to do the basic checks we do with any other sets with the chassis out of the cabinet. The first photo shows the tv playing at the time of.
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