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Old 01-03-2016, 09:07 PM
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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.


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Old 01-03-2016, 09:13 PM
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Looks like a Muntz.
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Old 01-03-2016, 09:24 PM
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Yep! something like this ( but likely a 21inch model ) :

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

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Old 01-03-2016, 09:45 PM
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I should say that this TV was a table top and not a console.
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Old 01-03-2016, 09:48 PM
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The name on the pencil box looks to short to be Muntz, looks like RCA to me.

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Old 01-03-2016, 10:14 PM
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I should say that this TV was a table top and not a console.
Then perhaps a 2162A?

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

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Old 01-03-2016, 10:18 PM
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The name on the pencil box looks to short to be Muntz, looks like RCA to me.

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

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Old 01-03-2016, 11:20 PM
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Thanks for the input guys, but this TV was B&W.
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Old 01-03-2016, 11:29 PM
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The name on the pencil box looks to short to be Muntz, looks like RCA to me.

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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.
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Old 01-04-2016, 07:41 AM
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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.


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Old 01-04-2016, 07:57 AM
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In that time frame, it would have said "RCA Victor"... look closely at my avatar. http://www.tvhistory.tv/1954-RCA-CT100-color.JPG

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

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Old 01-04-2016, 03:09 PM
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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.

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.


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Old 01-04-2016, 07:55 PM
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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.


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Wow, you are right about the knobs. I see what you mean on it being a 21 incher.
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Old 01-11-2016, 12:00 AM
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Old 12-30-2018, 09:58 AM
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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!



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