History of the manufacturer
Sterling Telephone & El. Co. Ltd.
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| Name: | Sterling Telephone & El. Co. Ltd. (GB) |
| Abbreviation: | sterling |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Sterling Telephone & Electric Co. Ltd., Tottenham Court Rd., London W 1. |
| Closed: | 1925 |
| History: |
Sterling had its factory at Dagenham, where 2000 people were employed.
It was one of Marconi's "Associated Companies". In August 1925 Sterling was taken over by Marconi, who moved their headquarters to Sterling's premises in Tottenham Court Road and thereafter had almost all their receivers made at Dagenham. |
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB | 24 | Horn (name unknown) | with spherical reflector, looks like a lamp shade | |
| GB | 23 | Sterling Baby | Der LS enthält ein hochohmiges (R=4000 Ohm)Magnetsystem im Fusse. Die Membran ist Teil des... | |
| GB | 23 | R1588 R-1588 | BBC/PMG stamp, GPO No.2184; | |
| GB | 23 | Threeflex R 1590 | DE3 | Upright cabinet w.doors; crystal detector, 3 valve reflex; plug in coils for wave change; ... |
| GB | 23 | R1533 R-1533 | BBC/PMG stamp; GPO No.3185; | |
| GB | 24 | Regina 1618 | plug-in coils for wave change; Lumiere cone speaker. | |
| GB | 24 | Anodion 1592 | plug-in coils; BBC/PMG stamp, no GPO registration. | |
| GB | 22 | Sterling No.1 | loading coil for LW. BBC/PMG stamp, GPO No.130; | |
| GB | 23 | A.1 Model No.2 | Range switch, Variometer tuning. Wooden box with lid. GPO No.485; BBC stamp. | |
| GB | 23 | Sterling | ||
| GB | 23 | Type No.R.1550 | ||
| GB | 23 | Dinkie |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Publicità del 1924.
Advert for the Sterling Crystal & Valve Set R.1570 from Wireless World, April 18, 1923, page 4.
In August 1925 Sterling was taken over by Marconiphone, who moved their headquarters to Sterling's premises in Tottenham Court Road. From Wireless World, Aug 26, 1925, page 256.
April, 1925 The Broadcaster and Wireless Retailer magazine page 41
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