Farnsworth/Capehart 651P

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I keep saying I'm done collecting, but just couldn't pass up on this 1948 Farnsworth/Capehart. Close to home, reasonable price and excellent condition. Also, uncommon (perhaps rare?) and an unusual design.

Philo Farnsworth bought Capehart in 1938 and sold sets under both brand names. Capehart being an established brand typically was the higher end models.

This is branded Capehart but the less common Farnsworth is identical other that the small decal under the screen.

The top is hinger for easy access to the tubes. However, getting the chassis out is not so easy. You need to remove the speaker (note the wingnuts) and lift it straight up! No easy feat as it has two power transformers and quite heavy.

Dated 11/21/1948 as best I can make out.










It pairs nicely with the console version I picked up years ago.