This trader advert from February 1951 shows probably the ugliest TV known to man.  Look at this... and weep.

Look at this - and this

Advertisements in the London and Provincial newspapers during November and December have called forth many thousands of enquiries concerning the Pye Black Screen Receiver Model LV30 - for rental alone.  Here is dramatic proof of our recent announcement in the journal of the ever-growing public demand for the small, low-priced TV set.  Once again we offer Dealers this advice - it's up to you to tell your customers that today's finest television can be theirs for only 39 gns. tax paid.  Increase your turnover, and help yourself to bigger profits!

Model LV30 (London): Model BV30 (Midlands)
92 Black Screen Table Receiver: 39gns. tax paid.
Console Model LV30C and BV30C 45 gns tax paid.
Fringe area model 1 guinea extra.