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Gottlieb, J.L. & Co.; London
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| Name: |
Gottlieb, J.L. & Co.; London
(GB)
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| Abbreviation: |
gottlieb |
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| Summary: |
J.L. Gottlieb & Co., Ltd.
89 Upper Thames Street, London, EC4 (1927)
Cromer Street, Greys Inn Road, London, WC1 (1928) Founded in 1927, J. L. Gottlieb & Co. made electrical components and radios, culminating in their "R.S.V.P." receiver before merging with Aeonic Wireless in 1928. |
| Founded: |
1927 |
| Closed: |
1928 |
| Production: |
1927 - 1928
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| History: |
J. L. Gottlieb & Co., Ltd.: A Brief History Formation and Early Products (1927): - Founded in February 1927, J. L. Gottlieb & Co., Ltd. was a private company with a capital of £1,000. [1]
- The company aimed to manufacture and sell electrical and radio components, including wires, cables, lamps, and parts for various communication instruments.
- J. L. Gottlieb, a merchant, appears as a key figure in the company's founding.
- By September 1927, they were already exhibiting at the Olympia exhibition, showcasing a variety of instrument wires and the "Xtratone plus" valve unit – a device for adding amplification to existing radio receivers. [2]
The "R.S.V.P." Wireless (1928): - By May 1928, J. L. Gottlieb & Co. launched their own "R.S.V.P." wireless set, a five-valve receiver with features like leak-grid detection and transformer-coupled amplifiers.
- This receiver was available in different case materials – oak, mahogany, or leatherette – and included a cone loudspeaker.
Continued Development and Merger (1928): - J. L. Gottlieb exhibited again at the Olympia exhibition in September 1928, showcasing an improved version of the "R.S.V.P." receiver and a new "R.S.V.P. transportable screened four" model utilizing the latest screened valve technology. [3]
- This period of innovation culminated in a merger with Aeonic Wireless Co., Ltd. in November 1928. The newly formed company, Aeonic Radio, Ltd., aimed to become a major player in the radio market, offering various radio equipment including gramophones and receivers. [4]
J. L. Gottlieb & Co.'s legacy lies in its early contribution to the burgeoning radio industry. They manufactured essential components and developed their own successful radio receiver models during a period of rapid technological advancement. The merger with Aeonic Wireless suggests an attempt to expand its reach in this competitive market. [1] Electrical Review Mar 4, 1927.
[2] Wireless World Sep 28, 1927, Page 423.
[3] Amateur Wireless World Sep 22, 1928. Page 364.
[4] Electrical Review Nov 23, 1928. Page 903. |
This manufacturer was suggested by John Koster.
Some models:
| Country |
Year |
Name |
1st Tube |
Notes |
| GB |
27 |
JLG Portable V |
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Two HF valves with aperiodic interstage coupling, grid-leak detector, two transformer-coup... |
| GB |
27/28 |
RSVP |
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R.S.V.P. Portable Wireless
Circuit. Five valves; two aperiodic H.F. stages, leaky grid ... |
| GB |
28 |
R.S.V.P. Radio Gramophone |
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R.S.V.P Radio Gramophone
An exhibit of greatest interest on this stand is a combined ra... |
| GB |
27 |
Xtratone plus valve unit. |
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Xtratone plus valve unit
This is a device for quickly incorporating a further stage of ... |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
[1] Electrical Review Mar 4, 1927.
[2] Wireless World Sep 28, 1927, Page 423.
[3] Amateur Wireless World Sep 22, 1928. Page 364.
[4] Electrical Review Nov 23, 1928. Page 903.
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