http://werple.net.au/~kiewavly/esl.html
In conclusion H.J Leak stated that (in December 1955):
"At present the author cannot produce an electrostatic bass loudspeaker having both the necessities of reasonable size and great reliability. This is because materials of suitable form and physical properties have not yet been made. The problems are technological, and they will be solved in time - probably within a year."
Before it's time.