Early Electronic Television
Marconi 705
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| Screen Size | 12 inch | |
| Year Made | 1937 | |
| Quantity Manufactured | ? | |
| Original Cost | 80 Gns. | |
| Number Still in Existence | See Pre-1945 Database | |
| Cabinet | Refinished | |
| Chassis | Restored |
This set was made in England in 1937. It has a 12 inch screen and a radio. When we received it from England, the cabinet was in very poor condition. The set was complete, but the chassis had considerable rust. Here are a sales brochure and the service manual. Here is a picture from the screen:
Here are some pictures of the set before it was restored:
