Bennett-levy

A computer bit circa 1958 from the LEO II/3 computer

Electronics

LEO II – the world’s first commercially available computer

Entering service at steel company Stuart and Lloyds in London in May 1958, the LEO II/3 (Lyons Electronic Office II/3) was the world’s first commercially available business computer.

Bonham's Laurence Fisher talks us through the HMV type 905 table model television

Telecommunications

Video - The HMV type 905: pre-war television packs a killer punch

We take a look at the HMV type 905 table model television produced in 1938 that features a 7-inch screen and has been restored using only native era components to full working order.

Telecommunications

Teleavia type P111 - high definition TV circa 1958

Michael Bennett-Levy talks to Gizmag about the much sought after Teleavia type P111, a rare high-def 1958 television by Citroën DS designer Flaminio Bertroni.

The auction includes 758 examples of almost all forms of early technology including many firsts – and the largest privately held collection of early televisions in the world.

Remarkable People

Bonhams auctions remarkable collection of technology antiques – the Michael Bennett-Levy Early Technology Sale

This week, Bonhams will auction an extraordinary collection of technology antiques which represent some of the finest investments we have ever seen - 758 examples of all forms of early technology including many firsts.