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Academy (Brand), Johnson Talking Machine Co. Ltd.; London
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| Name: | Academy (Brand), Johnson Talking Machine Co. Ltd.; London (GB) |
| Abbreviation: | academy |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Johnson Talking Machine Co. Johnson Talking Machine Co. (1919) Ltd. Brand: Acadamy An importer of gramophones from 1898 and manufactured Academy gramophones from 1919. By the late 1920’s they manufactured Academy radio receivers and radiograms. They attended British trade shows up to 1936.
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| Founded: | 1898 |
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The company was started by A.W. Johnston in 1898 in Liverpool. In 1907 Johnson was Managing Director of Johnson Talking Machine Co. and imported Edison, Edison Bell, Sterling & Colombia products and supplied dealers Wholesale to the British Isles. [1] The company introduced Martinphone needles in March 1910. These were made by a new process, and are described as silver steel, which it claimed, ensures a fine reproduction. [2] A serious outbreak of fire occurred at their Liverpool warehouse in October 1915 and destroyed the building with an estimated damage of $US15,000. With the support of Columbia and other trade friends, Mr. Johnson lost no time in securing new premises and substantial consignments of new goods, with the result that business was again in full swing at 52 Wood Street, Liverpool. [3] By 1917 the company had set up operations in both Liverpool and Birmingham. The factory in Birmingham was one of the few British companies manufacturing disc record motors and complete machines as described in the Talking Machine World magazine, May 1917, page 118. as below and in September 1917, Page 137. [4][5] Begin Manufacture of Motors It is doubly pleasurable these times of almost insuperable difficulties connected with metal goods manufacture to place on record yet another development having for its ultimate object the permanent breaking of that gramophone monopoly held by enemy firms in the past. This time it is the Johnson Talking Machine Co., Ltd., of Liverpool and Birmingham, who merit our congratulations. A factory, adequately equipped for the purpose of making gramophone motors, was secured some time ago, and it is welcome news to learn that its first supply of this very necessary machine adjunct is in the hands of the firm's customers. At some later date, we shall doubtless learn of the difficulties which have so successfully been surmounted, for by all accounts the Johnson Motor is well up to the average as regards finish and efficiency. Owing to a shortage of metal and labour, it is not yet possible to produce any very substantial quantity, but we are assured future prospects are not without hope of improvement in that respect. The all-important point is that we shall be self-dependent for post-war supplies of motors. And that's everything! The Johnson Talking Machine Co. (1919) Ltd. was incorporated in May 1919 with a capital of £25,000. [6] In August 1919 the company opened its London Depot in Tottenham Court Road. [7] Around this time Academy gramophones appeared on the market and at the RadiOlympia exhibitions.
An announcement in the Wireless & Gramophone Trader in August 1930 stated. From the Johnson Talking Machine Co., of 96, Clerkenwell Road, London, we have received a folder describing many of the latest "Academy" gramophones, portable and floor models. These range in price from £2 9s. 6d. for the popular "Nippy" portable up to eighteen guineas for a large pedestal cabinet. An interesting point to note about several of the "Academy" machines is that they incorporate an automatic needle cup delivering one needle at a time. Automatic stops are almost universally fitted. A broadsheet giving details of the various "Academy" stockrooms is now available, and obtainable on application. [8] At the September 1931 Radiolymia Exhibition, a very wide range of radio receivers, radio gramophones, and loudspeakers were on display. [9] The Company was listed in the Broadcaster Trade Annual 1936, page 42. [10] [1] Talking Machine World (US) Oct 1907, Page 63. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Thomas van Schie.
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
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| GB | 19 | Academy Console Gramophone | Academy wind-up console gramophone. | |
| GB | 19 | Academy Gramophone | Academy wind-up round cabinet gramophone. |
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