[NJARC] Any Freed-Eisemann aficionados out there?

[Al Schapira]

Hello, Freed-Eisemann aficionados:

The radio in question is a 1924 Freed-Eisemann model FE-15, No. 265-J
that I found in an "antique" store while I was on vacation.  It has no
cabinet, and had been sitting in a cardboard box since 1964 according to
the newspapers it was half packed with.
Here are some views:
http://home.att.net/~a.schapira/pix/FE-15/FE15front.jpg
http://home.att.net/~a.schapira/pix/FE-15/FE15top.jpg
http://home.att.net/~a.schapira/pix/FE-15/FE15bottom.jpg
http://home.att.net/~a.schapira/pix/FE-15/FE15back.jpg

The set cleaned up beautifully, including the black bakelite front
panel, but the engravings on the panel and knobs have lost their
white(?) filler. Do you know what color were the original engravings on
the panel and knobs?  Bright white?  Off white/almond?  Gold? (The front
panel engravings seem to have a trace of gold flecks left, but I don't
know if this was original.)

Only one of the knobs is an original F-E knob.
http://home.att.net/~a.schapira/pix/FE-15/FE15knob1.jpg
http://home.att.net/~a.schapira/pix/FE-15/FE15knob2.jpg
Anyone have two of these to spare?

There is an original Freed-Eisemann assembly tag #56228 underneath one
tube socket, and most of the components, including a 2 Megohm
"fuse-type" grid-leak resistor, are labeled or engraved Freed-Eisemann.
http://home.att.net/~a.schapira/pix/FE-15/FE15res.jpg
http://home.att.net/~a.schapira/pix/FE-15/FE15tag.jpg

I located a schematic on Nostalgia Air (thanks!) but I have no other
info about this or similar sets.  I've never worked on a TRF set or a
battery set before, so I have lots of questions that I hope will be
answered by the collective wisdom of this forum.

What I know:

It has 5 UV-201-A silvered globe short-pin bayonet bakelite base tubes.
4 are engraved Radiotron, one is unmarked except for an "S" inside a
square inside a diamond on the bottom of the base.
http://home.att.net/~a.schapira/pix/FE-15/Radiotron-UV201A.jpg
http://home.att.net/~a.schapira/pix/FE-15/S-UV201A.jpg

Three of the tubes show solid filament continuity, (resistance about 3
Ohms, cold, of course) and two show intermittent filament continuity
because the glass rotates slightly with respect to the tube base.  Is it
possible to remove the base by unsoldering the pins to repair the
intermittent contacts?  What is recommended to re-glue the glass to the
base if the repair is successful?

The schematic does not indicate the C-voltage.  The B+ is 90V and 22 1/2
V. I assume the A-supply would be 5 or 6 volts. What should the C-supply
be?

The schematic shows the output jack in series with B+ in a plate
circuit.  Its a standard 1/4" phone jack.
What is supposed to be plugged into the output jack?  High impedance
headphones?  An output transformer primary for a speaker?

There are two interstage (audio) transformers, labeled "standard 3:1",
and "standard 5:1" on the schematic, but they appear to have at least
one open winding. Anything special about these?  Are replacements
available?  (I have repaired transformers before, but these appear
rather fragile.)
http://home.att.net/~a.schapira/pix/FE-15/FE15Xfrmr1.jpg
http://home.att.net/~a.schapira/pix/FE-15/FE15Xfrmr2.jpg
http://home.att.net/~a.schapira/pix/FE-15/FE15Xfrmr3.jpg

Can anyone tell me the dimensions or other details of the original
cabinet?

Based on what I know now, I doubt that this set will ever play again,
but it sure is pretty.  What do you think?

I would appreciate any and all information or references about this set
and would be happy to provide additional pictures.

Thanks.

    -Al Schapira