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AER (brand), Aeonic Radio Ltd.; London

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Name:	AER (brand), Aeonic Radio Ltd.; London (GB)
Abbreviation:	aer
Products:	Model types
Summary:	Aeonic Wireless Co. Ltd. Coventry House, South Place, Moorgate, EC2. (1928) Aeonic Radio Ltd. Coventry House, South Place, Moorgate, EC2. (1928) 90, Regent Street, London, W.1 (1929) Aeonic Works, Horley, Surrey (1930) Brand: AER Emerging in 1928, Aeonic radios offered portable receivers but faced financial difficulties and were liquidated by 1930.
Founded:	1928
Closed:	1930
Production:	1928 - 1930
History:	Aeonic Radios: A Short-Lived Brand with Ambitious Plans While information is limited, here's what we can glean about Aeonic radios: Origins (1928): Aeonic Wireless Co., Ltd. likely started around 1928, manufacturing portable five-valve receivers. They showcased these at the September 1928 Olympia Exhibition, highlighting features like easy waveband switching and good sound quality. [1] Merger and Expansion (November 1928): In November 1928, Aeonic Wireless merged with J. L. Gottlieb & Co., Ltd. to form Aeonic Radio, Ltd. This new company aimed bigger, with a capital of £225,000, and plans to manufacture and sell various radio equipment, including gramophones, and electrical distribution boards. [2] Financial Difficulties and Innovation (1928-1930): Despite the merger, Aeonic Radio faced financial difficulties. By November 1928, Aeonic Wireless was already in voluntary liquidation. However, Aeonic Radio continued developing products. Advertisements from June 1930 showcase their "1930 standard suitcase 5-valve portable" designed for both mains and battery power, aiming to overcome the "summertime wireless slump." They even ventured into manufacturing battery charging equipment. [3] Demise and Legacy (1930-1932): In June 1930, Aeonic Radio itself went into voluntary liquidation. Shareholders received shares in a new company, "Electrical and Radio Products Ltd.," suggesting a potential continuation of the radio business under a new name. A legal case in June 1932 highlights outstanding debts from Aeonic Radio's liquidation, indicating the company's final closure.[4] Aeonic's legacy remains limited. Despite early innovation and attempts to diversify, their financial struggles led to a short lifespan. [1] Amateur Wireless Sep 22, 1928, Page 366. [2] Electrical Review Nov 23, 1928. Page 903. [3] Wireless & Gramophone Trader Jun 14, 1930, Page 24. [4] The London Gazette Jun 20, 1930, Page 3900.

Some models:

Country	Year	Name	1st Tube	Notes
GB	29	The "Blenheim" Suitcase V (5) [triode output]	PM1	No evidence for "Blenheim" yet.
GB	29	Transportable V	PM1HF
GB	29	Portable IV	PM12
GB	29	Unknown 1200	SSW462	Tube MH4 not before 1929!
GB	30	All-Mains Two	MH4	All-Mains Two, This set utilises two valves in a straight detector-and-trans forme...
GB	30	All-Mains Four	MS4	All-Mains Four. The circuit used is of the S.G., detector and two L.F. type, R.C. ...
GB	30	Radio-Gramophone	AC/HL	Radio-Gramophone. Two resistance coupled L.F, stages are used in the 3-valve circuit em...

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

aeonic Advert Daily Express 21st June 1929

Aeonic newspaper advert

A share certificate dated 17th July 1929 as part of a share issue to the total value of £450,000. Image courtesy of Scripophily http://scripophily.net/aera19.html