Antique radios, Old Time Radios
History of the manufacturer
Vasco (Brand), Duncan & Company Ltd.; Adelaide, SA
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| Name: |
Vasco (Brand), Duncan & Company Ltd.; Adelaide, SA
(AUS)
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| Abbreviation: |
vasco |
| Products: |
Model types
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| Summary: |
Duncan & Company Ltd.
107 – 109 Pirie Street, Adelaide, South Australia.
Brand: Vasco Manufactured Vasco brand radios for sale from 1933 till 1939 and sold motor vehicle parts.
From 1939 the company ceased manufacturing radios and concentrated on the motor vehicle parts business. |
| Founded: |
1933 |
| Production: |
1933 - 1939
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| History: |
Duncan & Company Ltd., was registered as a hardware or bearing business, or the suppliers of motor accessories in September 1933.[1]
In November 1933 they advertised Vasco radios and Massie batteries for sale.[2]
They traded as motor parts and radio manufacturer from 1933.
The company advertised for agents to represent Vasco radios in February 1938.[3] In May 1938 they advertised for more radio and motor parts salesman.[4] Advertising for Vaso radios ceased by 1939 and the company concentrated on the motor parts trade. [1] The News (SA) Sep 9, 1933, Page 9.
[2] The Leader (SA) Nov 30, 1933, Page 11.
[3] The Mail (SA) Feb 26, 1938, Page 4.
[4] The Advertiser (SA) May 27, 1938, Page 5. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.
Some models:
| Country |
Year |
Name |
1st Tube |
Notes |
| AUS |
35 |
Standard DC Electric 443 |
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Advertised in The Border Watch (SA) 20 June 1935, for AUS £24/5/-. |
| AUS |
35 |
Standard Battery Set |
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Advertised in The Border Watch (SA) 20 June 1935, for AUS £30/10/-. |
| AUS |
35 |
De Lux DC Electric |
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Advertised in The Border Watch (SA) 20 June 1935, for AUS £30/5/-.
This model... |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
[1] Company Registered. The News (SA) Sep 9, 1933, Page 9. Image sourced from Trove – National Library of Australia
[2] Advertised Vasco radios and Massie batteries for sale. The Leader (SA) Nov 30, 1933, Page 11. Image sourced from Trove – National Library of Australia
[3] Advertised for agents to represent Vasco radios in February 1938. The Mail (SA) Feb 26, 1938, Page 4. Image sourced from Trove – National Library of Australia
[4] Advertised for more radio and motor parts salesman. The Advertiser (SA) May 27, 1938, Page 5. Image sourced from Trove – National Library of Australia
Advert from the Murray Pioneer (SA), 25 February 1937 Page 5. Image sourced from Trove – National Library of Australia
Advert from The Mail (SA), 4 July 1936, Page 2. Image sourced from Trove – National Library of Australia
Advert from The mail (SA), 6 July 1940 Page 2. Image sourced from Trove – National Library of Australia
