Vintage TV

[John D]

Hi, I am in Milwaukee, WI and I have acquired an old TV set that appears to be from the 1950's or earlier. The only markings I can find is on the cabinet, which is stamped WG #900. The tag inside says Television serial 318T9-900, and the handwritten serial number on the tag says 107581. Can anyone tell me about this set? The only google reference I can find points to Montgomery Ward, but I can find no further information. Also, besides finding out about the manufacturer and getting a possible date, is there anyone in WI who may want this set?

[bandersen]

Welcome to VK

Wards sold Airline sets back then. The WG sounds right, but I'm not familiar with a '900'. Have you looked at these pages ?

http://www.tvhistory.tv/1946-49-AIRLINE.htm

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

Bob

[Reece]

The "WG" probably refers to Wells-Gardner, who made sets for Wards.

[John D]

Thanks, Reece. At least that is a starting point. Any idea on what it may be worth?

[John D]

Thank you Bob. It appears this is something along the late 1940's to very early 1950's. Most of the sets listed in the late 1940's don't have a picture, so I cannot be sure. Any idea on what sets of this vintage would sell for?

[bandersen]

The best I can tell you is that I've picked up around 20 vintage (late 40s) sets locally in the last two years. The average I payed was about $75 each.

Vintage sets are a bit more common around our area and I think that hurts the local value a bit. Unfortunately, they're tough to ship