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Ace (Brand), Marcus Overton Radio, Ltd., & Ace Radio Ltd.; London

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Name: Ace (Brand), Marcus Overton Radio, Ltd., & Ace Radio Ltd.; London    (GB)  
Abbreviation: ace
Products: Model types
Summary:

Marcus Overton Radio, Ltd.
62, Borough High Street, London Bridge, S.E.1. (1933- 1935)            

Ace Radio Ltd.
2a, West Arbour Street, E.1 (1934 - 1935)
2-5 Dingley Place, London EC1 (1935 -1937)
Tower Road, Pound Road, London, NW10 (1935)

Brand: Ace

Ace brand radios and products were sold by the two British companies. There is no known association between the two companies.

Marcus Overton Radio, Ltd., advertised ACE brand kit sets, from 1933 until 1935.

Ace Radio Ltd. manufactured radios from 1935, followed by radiogrames & televisions into the mid-1960s.

 

 

Founded: 1933
Production: 1933 -
History:

Marcus Overton Radio, Ltd., advertised ACE brand kit sets and components from 1933 to 1935 as detailed in an article below in the October 1933 edition of Practical Wireless.

 

Ace Radio Kits

Ace Radio Kits is the new trade name of Marcus Overton Radio, Ltd. The principals of this new company have had considerable experience with the needs of the home constructor, and are, in fact, already well-known to many readers of PRACTICAL WIRELESS. They can supply complete kits for all PRACTICAL WIRELESS receivers, components, and manufacturers' kits and receivers, in short, anything connected with radio. Speedy dispatch and a unique service after sales will be a strong feature in the operations of this new company, and PRACTICAL WIRELESS readers can purchase through this new avenue with every confidence of receiving absolute satisfaction. [1]

Ace Radio Ltd. manufactured radios from 1935, and later radiograms and Televisions into the mid-1960s. The company was acquired by Kolster-Brandes Ltd. in 1964.

An example of their early products was on display at the August 1935 RadiOlympia Exhibition.

 

STAND No. 19 ACE RADIO


The range of universal (AC-DC) receivers exhibited on this stand gives an indication of the manner in which the problem of the two types of supply has been overcome. These receivers may be plugged into either AC or DC mains, and they. function efficiently on each supply without any modification. All risks of a change-over are therefore removed, and the traveler or the resident in a district which might be changed at any moment may thus purchase one of these receivers without any worry. [2]

 

In August 1955 the company opened the first of a series of new factories being built at Basildon New Town, Essex. [3]

In September 1962 Kolster-Brandes Ltd., a subsidiary of STC announced the acquisition of Ace Radio Ltd. and stated the Ace factory in Rhyl would continue to manufacture Ace products. [4]

At the National TV & Radio Exhibition at Earls Court in August 1964 the companies stand exhibited.

ACE (24)

A stereo radiogram, the Venetzia, incorporating a nine-valve receiver covering the long and medium-wave bands and VHF is introduced. Another new Ace radiogram is the AG636. The company's Promenade six-transistor portable covering the MW and LW bands is being featured. Also on show is the Argosy Clubman transistor portable which is similarly housed in an 8⅝ x 2½ x 5¼in case but has a telescopic aerial. Ace Radio, Footscray, Kent. [5]

[1] Wireless World Sep 1955, Page 410.
[2] Practical Wireless Aug 25, 1935, Page 674.
[3] Wireless World Sep 1955, Page 410.
[4] Wireless World Oct 1962, Page 473.
[5] Wireless World Sep 1964, Page 438.

This manufacturer was suggested by Konrad Birkner † 12.08.2014.


Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
GB  60 Florentina Ch=261 6C12   
GB  60 Sheerline Ch= 357/S, 3561/S 12AH8  Stereo radiogram. 
GB  36 BS4    
GB  60 357   Black fabric covered wood case. 
GB  60 Slimline Ch= 361/S, S15 6L12  Stereo radiogram. 
GB  59 Crescendo 6L12  Puede usar otro juego de válvulas; Alternative valve complement: ECC85 20D4 9D7 EABC80 ... 
GB  59 Balmoral 6L12  Puede usar otro juego de válvulas; Alternative valves: ECC85 20D4 9D7 EABC80 EL8... 
GB  52 Mayfair MRG635 6K8GT  Incorporated Radiogram: Garrard RC70 single speed. 
GB  52 Mayfair MRGS635 6K8GT  Incorporated Radiogram: Garrard RC72 three-speed record changer. 
GB  45/46 A50 6K8G   
GB  52 Astra V18/14 (V1418) unknown_Tube  14" 405 Lines TV with 5 channel GB VHF I Tuner. 
GB  35 S6 VO4  Moving-iron tuning meter. Automatic muting whilst tuning between stations. 

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

[1] Wireless World Sep 1955, Page 410.tbn_gb_ace_1_practical_wireless_oct_7_1933_page_161.jpg
[2] Practical Wireless Aug 25, 1935, Page 674.tbn_gb_ace_2_practical_wireless_aug_25_1935_page_674.jpg
[3] Wireless World Sep 1955, Page 410.tbn_gb_ace_3_wireless_world_sep_1955_page_410.jpg
[4] Wireless World Oct 1962, Page 473.tbn_gb_ace_4_wireless_world_oct_1962_page_473.jpg
[5] Wireless World Sep 1964, Page 438.tbn_gb_ace_5_wireless_world_sep_1964_page_438.jpg
Marcus Overton Radio advert. Practical Wireless Nov 4, 1933 Page 356tbn_gb_ace_practical_wireless_nov_4_1933_page_356.jpg
Broadcaster & Wireless Retailer Apr 20, 1935 Page 28tbn_gb_ace_broadcaster_wireless_retailer_apr_20_1935_page_28.jpg
Marcus Overton kitsets. Wireless World Nov 1, 1935, Page Ad 12tbn_gb_ace_wireless_world_nov_1_1935_page_ad_12.jpg
Wireless World Sep 1948 Page 343tbn_gb_ace_x_wireless_world_sep_1948_page_343.jpg
Ace Radio, London - Pre-war letterheadtbn_ace_radio_filename.jpg

  

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