RCA CTC-9 Golden Anniversary model

[oldtvman]

Originally Posted by Steve D.

I did notice the imperfections in the paint. Considered that this could be due to the age of the set. Again, I was trying to determine if in any of the VK member's experience they had ever come across, or heard of such a limited edition set. In all my years of collecting vintage TV's and pouring over catalogs and sales information, I had not. So, I wii agree this was a scam, until any evidence to the contrary comes along. Thanks for the comments.

-Steve D.

Steve I don't ever remember seeing a set that color. The anniversary model I have is a full console. I guess a can of Krylon can do wonders

[Steve D.]

Originally Posted by Steve D.

Thanks Tim,

I scrolled down the site several times and missed the "Ask a Question."
I have asked the seller to verify w/documentation that this "special edition" Felton is what he says. Also a clearer image of the emblem on the speaker grill.

-Steve D.

As a result of my questions to the seller he responded w/ the following message:
Q: What does the emblem say on the speaker grill? (see pix). Also what documentation do you have that this was a special edition Felton Golden Anniversary Edition? Jul-02-14
A: hello, actually the emblem is missing... the brochure tag that comes with the TV explains the Feton Golden Anniversary Edition.... it was a 5 year anniversary edition as stated in the brochure which they called, the "golden anniversary for color TV! we've recently sold this TV twice - both times to someone in Italy and we've had to relist due to nonpayment because of the over $1400 shipping cost. And, also so you know, as I've seen comments on the Videokarma site - this is the original gold paint - it has NOT been repainted. The paint looks much better in person than in the photos.(if you examine where the missing emblem is, you'll see the original glue over the gold paint) I originally purchased this set years ago from Harry Poster who also was aware of it being the golden anniversary edition…

I have emailed Harry Poster and hopefully he will reply and verify the Felton's authenticity. And also possibly recall what the badge on the grill displayed.



-Steve D.

[hposter]

Hi Steve and all!

Since I sold this TV in 2012, I remember a bit of it--but most importantly, I did save Ed Reitan's email concerning his knowledge of the TV.

I'm sure when I had it, the set was original gold painted from RCA, and Ed's comment seems to confirm this...

From his email of Sept 2012:

"...The 'Mural" set was meant to be custom mounted in the wall of a home,
achieving at that time, a flat panel color television receiver "on the
wall". See my blurry attachment. Did you get any of the speaker or
surround frame? I can see the "Speaker Connection" on your photo of the
rear of the set.

I recall seeing a RCA color one-page 8 1/2 x 11 dealer sheet for this set
that my Dad got for a friend who was considering it. I can not imagine many
homes having the layout or space to hide the rear of this set, but that was
the idea. ..."

So that mysterious missing tag, had the word MURAL...and I remember after reading his email, checking the set from an angle, and I could almost make out the work. The original sticker isn't removed, as much as faded or lifted--a quick makeshift RCA sticky nametag, rather than a metal tag as would be expected.

I hope this helps anyone that thought the set could be contrived.

An interesting set...just too bad they didn't gold-plate it rather than gold paint it! (Although, as Ed stated, it was meant to have the cabinet concealed)

Harry Poster

[Steve D.]

Harry,

Thanks for the info and for confirming that this set did actually exist. Seems to me the seller may have hyped it w/the 50th Anniversary special edition text. Glad to know the gold paint is original and the badge said "Mural TV." Thanks also for the photo. I recall a 1959 article w/photo on installing this set in the wall and have attached it. Also enhanced your photo as best I could.

-Steve D.

[Eric H]

Just curious, why paint it gold if it's going to be installed in a wall, why have a cabinet at all for that matter?

[earlyfilm]

Originally Posted by Eric H

Just curious, why paint it gold if it's going to be installed in a wall, why have a cabinet at all for that matter?

1) To keep to from having two shipping crates, one for the chassis and one for the CRT/Yoke.

2) To insure that the components stayed in one piece during the wall installation. The cabinet supports the CRT assembly.

3) To have some way of safely handling the pile of parts when the set had to be removed for service.

4) And most important, to prevent a lawsuit when some carpenter failed to cover the HV on the back of the set and the owner's kid stuck his hand inside to see what the back of the CRT felt like.

For the record:
I was under the impression that all RCA metal cabinets in this era had high temperature dried (period name: "baked-on") finishes. What caused so much suspicion for me is this paint looks like it was cold sprayed and air dried. The cold process takes too long to use in mass produced cabinet manufacture and I assumed it was a former owner's attempt at hiding cabinet damage or more likely, rust. It also creates a softer finish and that picks up scratches more easily.

Jas.

[hposter]

I first suspected something was 'strange' for that particular set, when I checked the model NUMBER (the name was of less importance to me).

I saw: 210 CB 831 ... and there were no listed 210CB's on Ed's listing.

Of course, it wasn't a RCA CPA Color Prototype, but it was interesting (and still is).

[mcWillieg]

Thanks Harry for remembering the TV that I purchased from you several years ago and confirming that I doid not repaint. To clarify, the anniversary is not a 50 year anniversay - it is the "5 Year Anniversary of Color TV" The "Golden" refers only to the color of the set which matches exactly the attched brochure tag.... This has been quite a learning experience about semantics and wording and how it effects perception! Hopefully, a reliable buyer that will actually pay, will make an offer on the set. I have seen other CTC9's sell for comparable prices...

[Kirk]

There is a model of the CTC 9 simply called "The Anniversary". You can see it on Ed's site (now the ETF). It has the same paint scheme as the CT 100 (Gold around the perimeter). It's similar to the familiar CTC 7 "Anderson" model . I have one that's a little rough, and cannot make up my mind to restore the cabinet or leave it as-is. A very lucky find.