Motorola 14k1 - Videokarma.org TV - Video

issuarian · #1 01-17-2010, 05:35 PM

Hello, I have been asked to sell a Motorola 14k1 television and judging from the homework I have done it must have a 72616 shell? Not sure about that but I believe it says that number on the back somewhere. My question is: without really knowing the condition of the set... I am looking for a value here, can someone tell me a starting value and a top number as well? Also maybe about the availability of a repairman and the cost of repairing one of these sets...I am in MA near Boston. I am trying to find out if it is worth dealing with the tv or just leaving it alone. I was going to put it on ebay. The thing is I just cant find any of them anywhere which is sort of telling me something, they are likely valuable. Anyway, thank you in advance for any help you can give me on this matter... Dave

bandersen · #2 01-17-2010, 06:14 PM

That's a 14" rectangular B&W wooden console set from 1950. Here's a youtube clip of one where it was gutted and a modern TV inserted

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TIAjp68LEw

Generally those don't sell very well. It's the 40s B&W sets collectors are after with a few exceptions like the Philco Predictas. I'm afraid that's why you won't see many listed for sale.

I recently picked up a slight older 12K2 Motorola console set for $20.

I'm not sure about any repairmen on the east coast. Maybe someone else can chime in ?

issuarian · #3 01-17-2010, 06:29 PM

Thank you Bandersen, I think you have pretty well answered my question by yourself, I dont think I will get into repairing it unless you said it would bring big money... Again, Thank you very much, Dave

jr_tech · #4 01-17-2010, 07:40 PM

Other collectors may not agree with me on this, but I think that set is somewhat rarer than the 12" posted by Banderson. The 14k1 uses one of the first series of rectangular CRTs. These were produced by Hytron and others in the very early 50s. A 14",16" and perhaps 19" and/or 20" sizes were made. The shape of these early rectangular tubes was unique, with very flat sides and fairly sharply rounded corners. By 1953 (or so) sets mostly used the more familiar 17" and 21" CRTs with bulged out sides and more rounded corners. The early square corner tubes had a very short run, and are seldom seen today.

jr

bandersen · #5 01-17-2010, 08:04 PM

I agree - it's rarer for just the reasons you stated. I think they're kinda cool too and I have a couple rectangular sets from 1950.

Unfortunately, it doesn't seem that rarity translates into value in the current market.

jr_tech · #6 01-17-2010, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bandersen

I agree - it's rarer for just the reasons you stated. I think they're kinda cool too and I have a couple rectangular sets from 1950.

Unfortunately, it doesn't seem that rarity translates into value in the current market.

I suspect that is true, most collectors seem to really favor the "roundies" and most likely would pay more for the 12" set. I am somewhat of a tube "geek" and look for unusual CRTs as well. A cute set and unusual tube together such as the little Philco shown in this collection strike me as being about as good as it gets:

http://www.radiolaguy.com/Showcase/philco51PT12.htm

jr

bandersen · #7 01-17-2010, 09:05 PM

I should have used this set for comparison - it's closer to the 14K1 asked about.
It's a Sentinel set with a rectangular tube from 1950. I paid $40 for it a year ago.
So I guess it's worth twice my 12" Motorola roundie