Looks like we are blogging about another ReStore Visit and some of the unusual items found there.
Philco World Band Cabinet Radio, c. 1938 (?)
Well, I always love it when I walk into the ReStore, Chantilly location, and notice an interesting vintage item up front. Today that item is, I believe, a 1938 Philco Radio in an Art Deco Style with a wood cabinet with various inlay woods. This model was a new “Cone-Centric” set with tuning knobs that went around the dial.
Back then, the original price was $100 with 52,000 made.
A major selling point was its, “No Squat, No Stoops, No Squint” features. This referred to the new XX models because of their inclined control panels were easier to use and see. The below radio of a Model 38-4XX. Previous to that, dials were very small and difficult to read.
This Philco Radio comes with a box of some sort of additions, (noted on top of the radio).
This is a close up of the Philco’s dial. Still looks in pretty good shape considering its age.
Small White Couch
This small white couch looks in excellent condition, clean, without any stains or rips. It is also located at the front of the store.
Since it is more a love-seat size, it will fit nicely in a lot of different locations. It would also work in a master bedroom, if you have enough room. I, believe, this couch is priced at only $100, so I’m sure it will sell quickly.
Metal Plant Stand
This metal plant stand looks like an ornate Victorian-style and will hold up to four potted plants. It is a little rusty. However, a good scraping and some black spray paint would easily fix that.
Think of how nice this would look on your deck or patio. It also holds the planters off the ground, so it is easy to sweep around them.
Royal Manual Typewriter with Metal Stand
OK, here at Farmhouse Magic Blog, we can never pass up a vintage gray Royal Manual Typewriter. This one comes with a dust cover and a metal typing stand.
Remember when computers first came out? Offices would still hold on to a manual typewriter, so they could type addresses on the envelopes but really nothing else.
Think how labor intensive it was to type a letter on this type of machine. If you made an error, then you used special white out or correction sheets of paper. If you have colored paper, then there was colored white out you could use. Interestingly, this typewriter looks like it was well taken care and, I believe, has all its keys.
What did I buy on Today’s Restore Visit?
I always love it when I can find something useful and needed for my home. Today I found this great front door mat for only $5. It has a little wear to it but is in great shape. I came home and washed the dust off with my hose.
New, this front door mat would retail from anywhere from $30 to $40.
I’m sure to get a lot of use out of this mat and it will keep my home cleaner.
I like the half circle of this front door mat. It looks nice in its new location.
Ending Notes on the ReStore Visit Blog
As, always, I enjoyed visiting this ReStore shop. I also seem to find something useful with a great price on it to enhance my home.
All items featured on today’s blog are available the ReStore, Chantilly location, except for the floor mat. (Note: I’ve already purchased that item).
A special thank you to the ReStore shop of Chantilly, VA for allowing me to blog and take photographs at your location. ReStores are owned and operated by the Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit group. Their goal is to restore and provide affordable homes in the community or throughout the world. It is, also, a great deal for the community because it helps keep useful items out of landfills.
Resource Sites: www.habit.org and Philcoradios.com