Name: | Ace (Brand), Marcus Overton Radio, Ltd., & Ace Radio Ltd.; London (GB) |
Abbreviation: | ace |
Products: | Model types |
Summary: |
Marcus Overton Radio, Ltd. Ace Radio Ltd. 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.
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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
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. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Konrad Birkner † 12.08.2014.
Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
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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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