Philco Model PT-61 "Jewel Case" or "Pagoda" Table Radio (1940)
The Philco PT-61 is a somewhat uncommon but delightful radio that is known both as the "jewel case" and the
"Pagoda". The cabinet features colorful veneers of figured Aspen for the upper half, Birch for the curved base
and either Birdseye Maple or rare Mexican Accra wood for the lower half - I believe the model photographed is
finished in Accra wood. One original Philco advertisement described it as "...exquisitely beautiful as a costly
gem" and another proclaimed "...exquisite jewel case cabinet of rare costly woods". The original purchase price
was around $19.95, but it could be purchased at some stores for as little as 50c deposit followed by payments
of 50c per week.
The radio covers the standard broadcast band from 540 -1580kcs and, like most of the TP and PT series
Philcos, has the 5 loktal tube complement:- 7A5 (mixer/LO), 7B7 (IF), 7C6 (2nd-detector/AVC/1st AF), 35A5
(power output), 35Z3 (rectifier). In common with many of the 1940 and later models, it features an antenna
loop built into the back of the cabinet. The chassis used is the same as that used in model PT-33.
"Pagoda". The cabinet features colorful veneers of figured Aspen for the upper half, Birch for the curved base
and either Birdseye Maple or rare Mexican Accra wood for the lower half - I believe the model photographed is
finished in Accra wood. One original Philco advertisement described it as "...exquisitely beautiful as a costly
gem" and another proclaimed "...exquisite jewel case cabinet of rare costly woods". The original purchase price
was around $19.95, but it could be purchased at some stores for as little as 50c deposit followed by payments
of 50c per week.
The radio covers the standard broadcast band from 540 -1580kcs and, like most of the TP and PT series
Philcos, has the 5 loktal tube complement:- 7A5 (mixer/LO), 7B7 (IF), 7C6 (2nd-detector/AVC/1st AF), 35A5
(power output), 35Z3 (rectifier). In common with many of the 1940 and later models, it features an antenna
loop built into the back of the cabinet. The chassis used is the same as that used in model PT-33.
..as exquisitely beautiful as a costly gem.
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