Name: | F. Dickin Limited; Sydney, NSW (AUS) | |||
Abbreviation: | dickin | |||
Products: | Others | |||
Summary: |
F. Dickin Limited A well know cabinet maker in Sydney, manufacturing roll top desks, Church furniture, alters and pulpits. They also manufactured timber cabinets for console and table radios for the Australian radio industry from 1927. |
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Founded: | 1889 | |||
Closed: | 1964 | |||
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History: |
The company started as cabinet makers manufactures in Sydney in 1889. [1] In 1933 the company produced a booklet with typical designs for console radio cabinets.[4] The company was AWA’s main cabinet supplier from the 1920’s up to the 50’s with the influence of designer Eric Lowe having worked for AWA. They also supplied cabinets to other Australian manufactures. Dickins Furniture Factory that was commissioned during WW11 to produce the rear spar for the DH-98 Mosquito Bomber [5]. The company manufactured fine furniture well into the 1960’s and was liquidated 1964. [6] [1] Radio Trade Annual 1933, page 108. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.
Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
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AUS | 32 | The Oxford | Console radio cabinet with doors. | |
AUS | 33 | Carlisle | Console radio cabinet. Also available as a Phono combination with opening lid. | |
AUS | 33 | Ely [Model 20] | Console radio cabinet. | |
AUS | 33 | Ely | Console radio cabinet. | |
AUS | 33 | Southwark | Console radio cabinet. Suitable for twin speakers. | |
AUS | 33 | Ripon | Console radio cabinet. | |
AUS | 33 | Winchester | Console radio cabinet. | |
AUS | 33 | Dickin De Luxe | Console radio cabinet. | |
AUS | 33 | Peterborough | Console radio cabinet. | |
AUS | 33 | Wakefield | Console radio cabinet. |
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