FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

Catalogue

Lot 45: An Assortment of Vintage Handheld Electronics and Audio Equipment Including Casio PB-1000 and Sinclair Microvision

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium:

This collection comprises a variety of late 20th-century handheld electronics and audio peripherals.

Casio PB-1000 Personal Computer: A handheld personal computer featuring a silver-tone and black plastic exterior. The device incorporates a QWERTY keyboard, numeric keypad, and an LCD screen marked LCD TOUCH KEYS & EASY OPERATION. The rear plate identifies the manufacturer as Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Japan, with a rating of DC 4.5V 0.14W. It is accompanied by a black soft fabric pouch.

Sinclair Microvision Multi-Standard Pocket Television: A portable analog television set manufactured by Sinclair Radionics Ltd. The set includes its original cardboard box, a Sinclair Microvision Car Adaptor, two boxed battery chargers (marked 220-240V and 117V respectively), a black leatherette carry pouch, and a user manual. The unit and packaging are marked with the Sinclair logo and Microvision model name.

Audio Equipment:
Sonics HS-42 stereo headphones with coiled cabling and individual volume controls, marked Made in Japan.
Ross Electronics RE.264 headphones featuring dual 1/4 inch jack plugs.
TOC ST-9000 stereo headphones in black with a stylized S logo on the headband mount.
JVC dynamic microphone with an integrated on/off switch and silver-tone finish.
Academy E-MIC02 uni-directional dynamic microphone in its original yellow and black retail box.


Condition report:

The items are in as-found condition with various signs of age and use. The Sinclair television unit exhibits significant surface corrosion and rust to the black metal casing and antenna. The Sinclair cardboard box shows heavy staining and wear. The Casio PB-1000 shows scuffing to the silver-tone corners and edges. The headphones show oxidation to the metal brackets and general surface wear to the ear pads. All electronic items in this collection are untested and may require professional servicing or restoration.