It will be interesting to see if the finish is indeed Pecan or if it is darker where not exposed to light.

We have seen several CT-100s with a light "pecan-looking" finish, such as the one at ETF:
http://www.earlytelevision.org/images/rca_ct-100.jpg
I think that it generally believed that these sets are really Mahogany that has faded over time. I think that the color is lovely on these sets, regardless of its origin.
jr