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Cameo (Brand), Gordon Elf Ltd.; London

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Name: Cameo (Brand), Gordon Elf Ltd.; London    (GB)  
Abbreviation: cameo
Products: Model types
Summary:

Gordon Elf Ltd.
17A Hanover Square London W1. (1937)
55 Rathbone Place, London W1. (1939)
37B, New Cavendish Street, London W1. (1947)

Brands: Cameo, Atom & Spencer

Gordon Elf Ltd. manufactured and marketed radios under the Cameo, Atom, and Spencer brands from 1937 to 1947.

Founded: 1937
Closed: 1947
Production: 1937 - 1947
History:

The company was registered in January 1937. [1]

The company was voluntarily wound-up in March 1947.[2]

[1] Electrical Review Jan 25, 1937, Page viii.
[2] London Gazette Apr 4, 1947, Page 1554.

This manufacturer was suggested by Howard Craven.


Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
GB  39 Cameo ABX TH233  Transportable model, but not a "Portable" (cordless operable) radio. 
GB  38 ARP TP25  This look very similar to the Cameo ABX but the tuning Scale is Vertical. Option to... 

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

[2] London Gazette Apr 4, 1947, Page 1554.tbn_gb_cameoe_2_london_gazette_apr_4_1947_page_1554.jpg
Practical & Amateur Wireless Jun 11, 1938, Page iii.tbn_gb_cameo_practical_amateur_wireless_jun_11_1938_page_iii.jpg

  

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