Cromwell TV
 

Just got this TV set, it is a Cromwell. Never heard of this name before. Maybe it was in in-house brand (?) It sure looks like an RCA-built chassis to me. Anyone ever seen one? There's a date stamped on the cabinet inside that is kind of blurry but seems to read 1950. Anyway, thought I would share.

I've seen that name TV listed in the guide books, but know nothing of it's origins. Likely a house brand for a large department store. 1949-50 sounds right. A lot of serious vintage TV collectors like those odd named sets.

The CRT is already rectangular, so it must be from 1950 or later.

I may have never heard of a Cromwell, but since its obviously rare, its sure worth restoring in my book!

Good score :)

Exactly !

Yes, a neat set. I love unusual, regional, and/or uncommon brand early TV sets and early color from brands you rarely see. Survivors are less common. And many such were made in tiny numbers. A great set.

Sams lists models 1010 and 1020 from 1950. That is the only listing for Cromwell.

The tuner is unusual, as it uses two 6J6's.
IIRC, Hoffman did that, but I don't think it's a Hoffman. The tube location states RMA source code 60?. Can't see the last number.
Could be a Tele-King or one of the less-known east coast makes. :scratch2:

Clarion, another East coast "bucket shop", had some serious inconsistencies at the end of its run. Note the mismatched control shafts and 14 inch CRT is a cabinet that could accommodate a larger tube. I worked for a shop that bought a truckload of Clarions at the closing. They were all different, being cobbled together to get them out the door. Most did not work, but all were made to work.

I agree with DJ, two 6J6 tubes in the tuner is unusual.

I'd recognize that tube layout chart anywhere. It's almost assuredly a Tele-King build.