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Ferguson (in the United States - see text)

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Name: Ferguson (in the United States - see text)    (USA)  
alternative name:
Ferguson Co., J.B. || Ferguson Radio Corp. || Ferguson Radio &Television Co., Inc.
Abbreviation: ferguson
Products: Model types
Summary:

Ferguson, USA: Because of mixed-up data in literature this is a melting pot for
1) J.B. Ferguson Co., 80 Beaver Street, New York (NY).
2) Ferguson Radio Corp. with trade names Fenway, Ferguson and TRF(?).
3) Ferguson Radio & Television Co., Inc., 745 Broadway, New York (NY).
4) Ferguson Radio Inc.
In the August 1926, McGraw-Hill Radio Trade Catalog on page 211 the J. B. Ferguson Inc. company was located at 225 West 57th Street in New York City, New York.
In the November 1924 The Radio Trade Directory under the heading manufacturers of Vacuum Tube Sets on page 80, the J. B. Ferguson company was locat

Literature summary:
Bunis/Slusser combines items 1) and 3).
Radio Coll. Guide 1921-1932 is parted: until 1931 "J.B. Ferguson Co., 80 Beaver Street, New York.", 1932 "Ferguson Radio Corp."
Radio Coll. Directory (Grinder) referenced item 3) only.
Rider runs in a circle: "Ferguson Radio Inc." see "Champion Radio" and "Champion Radio" see "Ferguson Radio Inc." 

History:

Any specialist für US Ferguson companies and/or models is welcome to enlight the history or help with facts of any kind. 

In 1935 J.B. Ferguson set up Ferguson Radio Corporation Ltd. in Great Britain, making radios from imported parts. Despite initial financial challenges, the brand persevered. In 1936, Jules Thorn, a visionary entrepreneur, recognized the potential of Ferguson and acquired the company.


Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
USA  26 Model 10 [1926]   The Model 10 has two stages of balanced tuned r.f. Non-radiating detector. Three stages of... 
USA  27 Model 10 [1927]   One dial (primary tuning control knob) 
USA  26 Model 10 [1926 with table]   One dial (primary tuning control knob) 
USA  27 Model 10 [1927 with table]   One dial (primary tuning control knob) 
USA  26/27 12 table model   Two dials (primary tuning control knobs) 
USA  27 12 lowboy console   Two dials (primary tuning control knobs) 
USA  27 14    
USA  27 18    
USA  24/25 Traveling Model Model 3   Ferguson Traveling Model No. 3. The portable model was the same chassis as used in the ... 
USA  26 Model Six 6 [T]   Two dials (primary tuning control knobs) 
USA  26 Model Six 6 [Console]   Two dials (primary tuning control knobs) 
USA  25 8 [old]   One dial (primary tuning control knob) 

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

Radio Broadcast, Apr. 1926, p. 641tbn_usa_ferguson.jpg

  

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