Drool, Slbber. You lucky son-of-a-gun!! If you get tired of it, email me. I'll geve you a good trade... To answer top question, that is plated. Nice set. Must have been early '64, as that year saw fiirst all channel tv's, and this looks like last of '63 models sold in early 64. I think that makes it even more interesting. No UHF, and cabinet is beutiful.. Whole set is..... Can we see a picture of it playing??Nice set!!