Help ID a TV from around 1957
 

Guys,

Here is a picture of a TV set we had cropped from a picture labeld 1957 Christmas.

I would appreciate it very much.

Thanks.

http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/...psg9dfb93k.jpg

Looks like a Muntz.

Yep! something like this ( but likely a 21inch model ) :

http://www.tvhistory.tv/1953-Muntz-2763A.JPG

jr

I should say that this TV was a table top and not a console.

The name on the pencil box looks to short to be Muntz, looks like RCA to me.

Gregb

Then perhaps a 2162A?

http://www.tvhistory.tv/1950-59-MUNTZ.htm

jr

In that time frame, it would have said "RCA Victor"... look closely at my avatar. http://www.tvhistory.tv/1954-RCA-CT100-color.JPG

jr

Thanks for the input guys, but this TV was B&W.

The name does look shorter but it's not RCA and the plate does look exactly like it otherwise. Perhaps a set Muntz built for someone else? Not too many names shorter than Muntz though.

I'm thinking it might be an Arvin model 8179-TM.

http://www.tvhistory.tv/1953Advertising.htm

It has the same mask but the knobs are slightly different.

http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/...psbbod6ghs.jpg

Your right, checked all of my RCA's and they all say "RCA Victor"

Gregb

Very likely close, but knob/crt width ratio says 21" to me... note that the Arvin next to it (8171) in the brochure seems to have knobs that better match your set.


jr

Wow, you are right about the knobs. I see what you mean on it being a 21 incher.

Bump.

I found it! It's in Louisville Ky. I'm dealing with the buyer as to payment and when I can pick it up. Almost 3 years now looking. Guys never give up!

https://tvrestorerguy.com/wp-content...V-Croppeda.jpg

https://tvrestorerguy.com/wp-content...ket-Placea.jpg