1958 RCA Deluxe with a swivel base

Model
17-D-8187 (Oak)
17-D-8186 (Walnut)
17-D-8185 (Mahogany)


RCA called this model the "Blaine"
It was offered in three simulated wood finishes, Mahogany, Walnut or Oak.
This one has the Oak finish.
It's mounted on a 4 legged stand that allows it to turn side to side on a ball-bearing device.


This set is in working condition
It has had all of it's paper and electrolytic capacitors replaced
and the Picture Tube has been rebuilt.

The Picture Tube uses a 110° deflection angle and is much shallower than earlier 90° tubes, although the cabinet is still just as deep as the earlier models.


By 1959 or 60 most sets used the shallow 110° tubes and the cabinets became much slimmer, assuming the more familiar (and less interesting in my opinion) rectangular shape with the controls up front.

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