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Umello Ltd.; London

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Name: Umello Ltd.; London    (GB)  
Abbreviation: umello
Products: Model types
Summary:

Umello Ltd.
55 Great Marlborough Street, London W1. (1930 - 1933)

Umello Ltd. of London manufactured radios from 1930 to 1933.
 

Founded: 1930
Closed: 1933
Production: 1930 - 1933
History:

In July 1930, the Directors of British Curtis Radio, Ltd., G. F. Wrigley, and G. V. Croot, formed Umello Ltd. of 55, Great Marlborough Street, W1 to carry on the business of manufacturers of and dealers in wireless apparatus. [1]

In December 1932 Umello Ltd. re-arranged their policy to trade customers and advertised as Mello Ltd.” all British radio” using the Umello address.

This suggests that the two companies were connected in some way. However, it is unclear whether Mello Ltd. was a subsidiary of Umello Ltd., a sister company, or simply a company that was renting space from Umello Ltd. [2]

Umello Ltd. however was relatively short-lived and was liquidated in 1933.

[1] Wireless & Gramophone Trader Aug 23, 1930, Page 208.
[2] Wireless & Gramophone Trader Dec 10, 1932, Page 48.

This manufacturer was suggested by Konrad Birkner † 12.08.2014.


Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
GB  30 Five Valve Receiver   This radio is seen in the popular British TV series 'All Creatures Great and Small'... 
GB  32 Umello   speaker facing upwards in cabinet top. 
GB  32 Bijou    

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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):

[1] Wireless & Gramophone Trader Aug 23, 1930, Page 208.tbn_gb_umello_1_wireless_gramophone_trader_aug_23_1930_page_208.jpg
[2] Wireless & Gramophone Trader Dec 10, 1932, Page 48.tbn_gb_umello_2_wireless_gramophone_trader_dec_10_1932_page_48.jpg

  

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