A bit OT: National Radio Company TV set(s)

[Wilson Lamb]

We had a 10" national in a nice wooden case when i was a kid, early fifties.
WL
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From: "Robert Groh" <rgroh at SWBELL.NET>
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Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 12:09 AM
Subject: A bit OT: National Radio Company TV set(s)


> Went to a garage sale today and saw a National Radio TV set.   Small 
> screen, good old National style knobs, the National emblem, metal case - 
> probably early 50's.  I pondered showing some interest but I need more 
> radios (of any sort) like ..... well, like a hole in the head.  Might have 
> offered the guy $5 but he started carrying on about how rare they are, 
> only 200 built and only 50 in a metal case, blah, blah, and I decided he 
> probably wanted more than I was willing to pay (like more than $6).
>
> But that did peak my interest a bit. Can anyone shed any information on 
> the subject?  I know Hallicrafters made a TV and I am not surprised that 
> National might have made a stab at one.  An interesting box but I have no 
> idea of value (or even of my own interest).
>
> Bob, WA2CKY
>
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