[Jeffhs]

I don't think that's a remote set. While remote control TVs were around in the '50s, most such sets of that era were large-screen color sets (roundies in those days); moreover, the remote control, if available at all, was usually offered as an optional accessory at additional cost. Since Zenith pioneered remote control with the introduction of its Space Command system in the late '50s, most remote b&w sets were of that make until the '60s when remote control became more widespread. I don't really know offhand when remotes appeared in RCA sets.