Zenith TV model type codes from the 1950ies:

 

You will find enclosed a helpful schedule to identify a 1950ies Zenith television set:

Please note there are also exeptions!

 

Example TV type: T1814R(U)

 

First letter indents year of manufacturing/running era i.e.: T = 1955

 

 

G: 1950

H: 1951

J: 1951/52

K: 1952

L: 1953

M: 1954

T: 1955

X: 1956

Y: 1956

Z: 1956/57

A: 1958/59

B: 1959

C: 1959

D: 1959

 

Next both numbers indents approximately the freely picture screen diameter i.e. 18”

Next both numbers seems to be an internal Zenith type number – could help to find the common series of seperated found models.

Last letter indents the cabinet color, wood finish or leather imitation – i.e. R often (not always) for mahogany

 

Non letter: wood walnut

B: Blue

R: wood mahogany or maroon

E: wood blonde / oak blonde / limed oak

G:

H: cherry wood

J:

L: silver & cork texture

W: (mahogany)

Y: ebony

Z: walnut

 

 

An U on the last digit stands for fitted with an UHF tuner.