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02-03-2015, 08:08 PM
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A GE Octogon! Sort of...
The Octogon returns in a later form in this BW set with an octagon mask. A tribute to the past or an attempt at a new look? The set looks nice and has a swivel base. Too pricey for me for the novelty of a few extra saw cuts. Never seen this variation before.
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/atq/4867029631.html
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02-03-2015, 08:42 PM
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That is a rather uncommon model with a great early post-war look. The mask is like the RCA 721TS. The price is quite high without it's chassis restored, but for someone a collector who really likes it, it may be worth it. You have to remember that the original table is a plus. That is at least a $50-$100 item.
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02-06-2015, 07:17 PM
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I talked to the owner. He has a few calls from fishtankers. Road trip tomorrow in the interest of preserving this set. I do like the prewar look. It looks like a variation of the 810 from 1949. As such, why would they make variations and there seem to be a lot of them? Did the octagon version sell better in New Jersey? Beltron beside me in the front seat. Stay tuned.
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02-07-2015, 09:52 AM
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I believe that is a 12" and likely a great player when restored. It's very deserving of preserving. All the cabinet looks like it needs is a few hours of cleaning and detailing and it will be a real nice addition to a TV collection.
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02-07-2015, 10:38 AM
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It's a model 814 using an aluminized 12KP4 picture tube. Chassis is very similar to the more common 810. Good luck!
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02-07-2015, 03:11 PM
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I went to look and it was not as great looking in person. Its in a very ordinary square box and the front did not look as good in person as the picture. He did let me check the CRT and it was tired. .6 on the Beltron and the life-test was lifeless. Missing the cage cover and the CRT cup. I passed. He seems to be a quasi-dealer from home. I never got to the price. it would be $50 at Kutztown. Have at it gents.
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02-07-2015, 04:38 PM
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The one negative too with 12" tabletop sets is that they are big and very heavy. Other than the Dumont "doghouse", the 10" '40's sets are usually about as big as you want them
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03-05-2015, 10:30 PM
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An RCA Octogon
Here is the very first Antique TV I ever owned. I got it in late 1975 in Philadelphia. It has never been repaired, but only had about half the tubes replaced to get full performance. Yes, it works. Made in 1947, it's the RCA 721-TS. The TV in the 2nd photo is the 1946 RCA 621-TS which I got in 1989, Both TVs basically have the same chassis, but differ in size of CRT.
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03-06-2015, 06:34 AM
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The 730TV1 is the "combo" version of the 721TS and also has an octo-mask I agree with you Dave that its a $50 set at the local event, but what would it be at the ETF
 even $5 can get you a working tv at Kutztown
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03-06-2015, 06:24 PM
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