27th Sep, 2023 10:00
Cameras & Scientific Instruments
Bush TV22 Television Receiver - 'Walnut' Bakelite Case
English, c.1950, Bush Radio Television Reciever Type TV22A, with 8in screen,39cm x 39cm
Note: shipping is not available on this item as the bakelite is fragile and prone to breaking. Buyer to collect or arrange for collection.
Footnote: The Legacy of the Bush TV22 - The Bush TV22, emblematic of the early 1950s bakelite television era. Interestingly, despite its present-day allure, the Bush TV22 was once among the most affordable options in the market, priced at £35 and 10 shillings. Its target demographic was primarily those unable to invest in televisions encased in luxurious wooden cabinets. The post-war wood scarcity largely influenced the decision for TV makers to explore alternative materials, such as bakelite, for crafting their sets.
Sold for £50
Result including buyers premium
English, c.1950, Bush Radio Television Reciever Type TV22A, with 8in screen,39cm x 39cm
Note: shipping is not available on this item as the bakelite is fragile and prone to breaking. Buyer to collect or arrange for collection.
Footnote: The Legacy of the Bush TV22 - The Bush TV22, emblematic of the early 1950s bakelite television era. Interestingly, despite its present-day allure, the Bush TV22 was once among the most affordable options in the market, priced at £35 and 10 shillings. Its target demographic was primarily those unable to invest in televisions encased in luxurious wooden cabinets. The post-war wood scarcity largely influenced the decision for TV makers to explore alternative materials, such as bakelite, for crafting their sets.
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments, 27th Sep, 2023
