The oldest working TV in Britain, and possibly in the world, is up for auction. The 75-year old Marconiphone 702 is a 12-inch screen in a wood cabinet.
The oldest working TV
The Marconiphone 702 is believed to be the oldest working TV in Britain – or even the world.
Britain’s oldest working TV
The TV picture is generation inside the wooden box and then reflected on a mirror in the lid. This gives you a 12-inch screen in black and white.
The auction house says that only about 30 percent of the original parts have been replaced to make the TV functional - quite an achievement for a 75-old TV. See the video below for a demonstration.
The TV goes up for auction today, April 19th, at Bonhams in London with an estimated price of 5000 UK pounds, although it’s expected to sell for “much more”.
Britain’s oldest working TV goes up for auction
