The Bentley Acoustic Corporation Limited.
38 Chalcot Road, London NW1 (1953 - 1972)
7a Gloucester Road, Littlehampton, Sussex (1973)

Tube reseller Bentley-branded valves from 1953 followed by transistors and diodes in the 1960s.

In early 1953 the company also advertised RF, Oscillator and IF coils for sale as used in Bentley Receivers along with full circuits. These adverts only appeared in early 1953. [1]

Incorporated 19 June 1947.

In 1960, An injunction was placed on the company by Mullard Ltd. as below.

An important announcement for users of Mullard products on the 19th of January 1960 injunctions were granted by the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division to Mullard Ltd. restraining Bentley Acoustic Corporation Ltd. from:

1. Infringing the "Mullard" trademark.
2. Passing off as valves of Mullard Ltd., valves not manufactured by Mullard Ltd.
3. Selling or offering for sale in connection with the "Mullard" name, valves not manufactured by Mullard Ltd.
4. Applying the " Mullard" name to valves so as to pass off inferior valves as of the quality marketed by Mullard Ltd. under the "Mullard" trademark.

Bentley Acoustic Corporation Ltd. was also ordered to pay agreed sums in respect of damages and costs.

This action was brought by Mullard Ltd. in the interests of the users of their products, and the Company wishes to give notice that it is their intention to take action against any persons or companies who in infringe their trademarks. [2]

[1] Practical Wireless Feb 1953, Page 108.
[2] Radio Constructor Apr 1960, Page 707.