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Cliff Jones wrote:

Count the tubes inside the radio it doesn't look like there is enough space for 8 tubes.
That is a common problem with providers of schematics like Beitmans, Riders and Sam's. I would say approximately 10-15% are in error.

I would be surprised if it has that many tubes, especially with those big ones. Look at the position of the transformer in the diagram that is a tube location, then in your picture it show a tube in the opposite corner. Thats not the case again referring to the Diagram. Just not the same.

I count 4 tubes so it’s not correct. I looked closer and this schematic is for the Tiffany tune model #59. I guess this model schematic is long lost.

I found this schematic for model #59. Does this look accurate?

Thanks for the replies, that’s how I learn anyway. This radio seems to have been rebuilt but I’m not 100% sure. I found a gentleman near me that repairs old radios so I will let him check it out. I know the cord was replaced and with the shape the unit is in, someone definitely took care of it. 

How did I end up with it? I was visiting my daughter in Chicago and a neighbor near her had a garage sale. I walked around and saw the radio and asked the price. The lady said it was her aunt’s and she didn’t know if it worked or not. I offered her $10 dollars and she accepted. That was summer of 2012, now that I have time on my hands I decided to do a little research. The unit is marked model #59 on the back, that’s what I’m going by. I will not turn it back on until it’s been serviced.

Dan Walker wrote:

https://antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=285963

 H.ere is some information about that maker of radio.
It might put you on to the information you would like.
  The radio will need the capacitors changed .
 Dan in Calgary

Dan, thanks for the quick reply. My model #59 was manufactured before June 1933. As for the capacitors, how long will they last as is. I listened to it for hours last night with no issues.

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