Hi,

Can anybody avise me on the value of a TV I have just inherited. It is a Ultra V17-FIFTY purchaed by my late father 12/2/1957. I have the original table it sat on, receipt of purchase and installation instucutions. Kind regards Paul

Hi, Paul!

Does it still work? Are you able to post an image of it here with the table? Was the table specifically designed for the T.V.

Thanks!

Thanks for replying Clough. Yes the TV still works and the table was specifically made for the TV. I will take a picure and post it asap. Thanks.

Thanks! Don't need to be in a rush though with posting an image. It's very late (or early? ) where I am and I do need to get some sleep. I will be happy to take a look at whatever you post though. Someone else might come along who would be able to give you some helpful advice also.

Is this what it looks like?

V17-50 (V17 - Fifty) Radio Ultra Electric L (http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/ultra_v17_50_v17_fifty.html)

It's a gorgeous machine!

However I can't help much more than that, I hope it turns out that this is a collector's piece. Otherwise it might be worth next to nothing.

Hi Capuchin,

Yes, spot on.

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Just out of interest, this site lists the unit as £72.9s. I assume that would have been the price at launch. Quite a huge amount in those days.

Ultra (http://www.thevalvepage.com/tvmanu/ultra/ultra.htm)

wow! That's a lot of money in those days, How would I find out if it's a collectors item of antique value? Do you think I should put it in the loft and be worth something in years to come? Please advise.

many thanks

I'm not sure - I had a quick search around e-bay but couldn't find anything useful. You might want to contact an antique dealer in your area. Personally I'm not too hopeful :(

Thanks Capuchin, you have been very helpful. Thanks again.