This article from Nov '64 looks just like your set

Hi

does the tubes lights up? if yes, the B plus might be out. check the fuse. with time the fuse opens. Check the current at the picture tube socket. it will tell you if the b plus is down

Yes, the tubes lit up real pretty. But I didnt want to push it anymore than that. I believe this set has been sitting for a long time. I cant wait to get to it more. I will keep all posted as to its progress, real happy that I got it.
Dan

Does yours have a Nuvistor on the VHF tuner like mine does?

In case that youneed a circuit breaker you could get the originals at
SMC ELECTRONICS

Yea, those breakers can get flakey, not uncommon to be bad. What a great score you came across though!
And you don't have to have a clone to have a clone chassis! I've also seen those used with 25" versions with pincushion circuitry added.

Hemingray,, I dont think mine has that?
Dan

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Grimer, I have that one-my best performing roundie. Mine was a garbage find in the early 90s.

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Hey Grimer,, cool coincidence!! Andy,, I have not tested the CRT yet, but the way my luck is going lately, I expect it to be bad lol.
Dan

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Dan. Your set is in the 1964 catalogue.

"The Vislanda" 14-G-89-M
There is the sculptured symmetry of authentic Nordic design with the unsurpassed realism of RCA Victor New Vista Color TV. Two carved overlapping wood speaker panels accent the refreshing simllicity of this all-wood lowboy. Two Due-Cone speakers give the effect of four speakers. Also features glare-proof RCA High Fidelity Color Tube, New Vista Color Chassis with 24,000 volts of picture power (factory adjusted). In geniune Walnut veneers and selected hardwoods. H-30 5/8; W-44"; D-26 3/8.

GRIMER,
This was our first color set when I was growing up. We had the antique white version.
I never knew what happed to ours. Most likely it was junked. My step-father moved to another state. I already had a 1963 RCA home entertainment center "The Abbeville" that was moving with me. I've had the unit for 42 year now.

Here the information on your set:
"The Cherbourg" 14-G-90-M
Here is a mastercrafted all-wood lowboy that will lend a gracious air to homes where French Provincial design is appreciated. Distinctive antiqued ribbon wire grill adds an authentic touch to this 18th century reproduction. Has all top New Vista Mark 9 Color TV features including two extended range Duo-Cone speakers and glare-proof RCA High Fidelity Color Tube. In Antiqued Parchment White-finish or Antiqued genuine Fruitwood Cherry veneers and solids. H-30 3/4"; W-46 1/2'; D-27 1/8'.

Check around the VHF tuner for a tiny metal tube, Mine uses a xDS6 nuvistor. (I forget if it's a 4 or 6 volt tube). I'm not sure if I'm right, but this is probably where RCA had gotten the name "New Vista Color"