It appears that the 16" metal cabinet table-model Philco set has a similar covering on its front surface as the console 16" has on the bezel:
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ws...047883904.html
I have seen that material before in other applications...desk blotter pads?
jr
The RCA link appears in the first post of this thread:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-RCA-TV-2...item1e601c6964