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RARE and Unusual General Electric
TV advertising Sign



This is obviously not an authorized GE item. First, the TV shown in the ad is that of a 10" GE television, model 800 from 1948 (the sign says "New 19 inch"). Second, I don't believe GE used the "Black Daylight" promotion until around the 1952 -53 era.

The sign is made of metal with a crystalline look. The text on the back of the sign states:

SMOKE STONE CO. LTD
3-16-25 MISHIAZABU MINATOKO TOKYO
MADE IN JAPAN


I don't' know for sure the purpose or origin of the sign or why such a sign would be created with the irregularities stated above. I suspect it was made in the fifties for Japanese use as a decoration as the Japanese people certainly loved our technology.

I've had this sign for 12 years, the fellow I purchased it from owned it for a number of years prior to that.

NOTE; I'm working on a repro poster for this, inquire if interested.
 


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Motorola Radio
1948 television service manual for models VT-71

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 Television Cheater Cord

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Motorola TV model VT-71 control panel decal set now available
 


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Western Television Corp.
Western Television "Visionette"

From my collection, I am now offering this rare and excellent item for sale. All original with a good image tube and the Daven 3 tube amplifier shown. The TV works, finish is all original with some minor blems and a few nicks on the sides (can be seen in the images). The Daven amp is in excellent physical condition (sans tubes, they are display 201A's). I have not tested the amp for operation.

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Philco 50-T702
1949 7" "Doghouse" television

A real beauty, this little set is presently on my project shelf. Original finish in good - very good condition (has a few small blems scratches & nicks). I'm offering it as found or electronically restored. Complete and all original except the back is missing. If I restore it, I will include a reproduction back. The images shown are the "as-found" pictures.

Year: 1949
Case: wood
Screen size: 7"
Back: missing
Finish: good - very good
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean
Channel coverage: VHF = 2 - 13
Power transformer: yes
Grille cloth: n/a
Electronic condition: as found, works poorly, CRT very good
Flaws, cracks, blems : a few minor scratches, blems & nicks
Measurements (approx): 15"H x 16"W x 16"D
Actual weight: HEAVY! 44 lb. estimated shipping weight 70 lb.

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Actual image as played from a DVD player.

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Crosley
Vintage TV ca: 1949

model 10-401 Bakelite table model

From my collection, I've owned this neat little set for many years and it's time for a new caretaker. Excellent condition, electronically restored and it works beautifully. Features an odd-ball continuous tuner but works very well once you understand how to operate it. Only three simple up front controls; tuning, on/off-picture control & volume. Heavy power transformer 21 tube circuit with three IF's, AGC and a three tube tuner. An excellent fringe area performer with a sharp detailed picture.

Year: 1949
Case: all Bakelite
Screen size: 10"
Back: intact, original
Finish: very good
Knobs: original (except the small on/off, is a repro)
Chassis: clean
Channel coverage: VHF = 2 - 13
Power transformer: yes
Grille cloth: n/a
Electronic condition: restored, works excellent
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant, a few minor scratches
Measurements (approx): 18"H x 15"W x 21"D
Actual weight: HEAVY! 75 lb. shipping weight 100# (estimated)

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Motorola 7" project
model VT-71 chassis TS-4F

Offered as-is, restore it or use for parts

From my project shelf, complete except for the back. The chassis is unmolested except for some capacitors that were replaced long ago. The rubber mask had had deteriorated (as is the case on 95% of these sets). I removed most of it which was in a glob at the bottom of the cabinet. I remounted the CRT with a piece of tubular medium density foam to keep the CRT in place.

Year: 1949
Case: wood, mahogany, sound, no moisture damage or loose, broken joints
Screen size: 7"
Back: missing
Finish: poor
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean, no rust or crud
Channel coverage: 2 - 13
Power transformer: no
Grille cloth: original
Electronic condition: as found
CRT: usable, it will show a picture (I tested it by connecting it to another working set)
Flaws, cracks, blems : many, needs refinished, plastic front is not cracked or damaged. It does need cleaned and polished.
Measurements (approx): 16 x 17 x 10"
Shipping weight (estimated): 39 lb.

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Sears
Vintage Color TV ca: 1964

model 5170 14" mini console

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RCA Television
model T121 (chassis KCS34C)


A great working early TV that typifies those found in many homes in the early 1950's. These were excellent for fringe area reception with very good reliability & performance. I have electronically restored this fine set and it performs as good as it did when it was new. The CRT is strong and bright.

The picture image shown is an actual working image taken from this TV using a DVD player and with an RF converter translated to channel 3.

Year: 1949
Case: metal
Screen size: 10"
Back: fiberboard, original
Finish: very good with some minor scratches
Knobs: original
Chassis: exceptionally clean
Channel coverage: 2 - 13
Power transformer: yes
Grille cloth: original
Electronic condition: restored, excellent
Flaws, cracks, blems : minor dent on top & right side
Measurements (approx): 21 x 21 x 19"
Shipping weight (estimated): 110#

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Philco Predicta "Seventeener"
model H3407C "the Debutante"

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Admiral
model 20X11 circa 1949

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Kaye Halbert
model 924 ca: 1949

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Philco 49-1002
1949 10" television

 

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Motorola Radio
1948 television service manual for models VT-71

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