Unknown set, & unknown logo [Ace] - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

mark2collection · 14th Sep 2018, 5:31 pm

Evening all,

Pictures attached of the set which has just landed my way. Even the owner, who's owned the set since the late 80's cannot name it. I don't recognise the set, the chassis or the logo.

The set is LW/MW & VHF, has Home, Third & Light, so post-war, loudspeakers (woofer & tweeter) were made by EMI. I'm guessing the set is mid to late 50's, low level signal valves are Brimar, the FM one is an ECC85. Rectifier, a Mullard EZ80, output valve, Mullard EL84.

There's a logo (also pictured), the back cover is a blank piece of hardboard with holes for the aerial(s), Pick-up & mains lead.

No real clues I've spotted, aside from EMI on the loudspeakers.

Any help gratefully received.

Mark

Nuvistor · 14th Sep 2018, 6:00 pm

Ace Radio?

Trifocaltrev · 14th Sep 2018, 8:00 pm

Definitely look like the Ace Radio logo to me.

mark2collection · 15th Sep 2018, 6:52 pm

Thank you guys, had never heard of Ace, the logo certainly makes sense.

A bit more delving required, Graces Guide doesn't give much away. Research all part of the fun.

Mark

dazzlevision · 15th Sep 2018, 7:50 pm

Ace Radio Ltd, Tower Works, Tower Road, Pound Lane, Willesden, London, NW10 (in 1946 & 57). Established in 1937.

Maker of radios and radiograms and (in 1948) an electric floor polisher. Opened a factory in Rhyl, North Wales circa 1962 (or was it already an STC factory?).

Acquired by Kolster-Brandes Ltd (STC) in 1962.

The 1964 “Trader” Year Book shows their address as: Cefndy Road, Rhyl, North Wales.

By 1964, part of the STC Consumer Products division (KB designs).

There was at least one Ace TV fitted with the STC (KB) VC1 chassis.

davidw · 16th Sep 2018, 8:55 am

Pauls Service Data shows an Ace 357 and 361,your chassis layout looks very similar.

14th Sep 2018, 5:31 pm	#1
mark2collection Hexode Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Royal Berkshire, UK. Posts: 471	Unknown set, & unknown logo [Ace] Evening all, Pictures attached of the set which has just landed my way. Even the owner, who's owned the set since the late 80's cannot name it. I don't recognise the set, the chassis or the logo. The set is LW/MW & VHF, has Home, Third & Light, so post-war, loudspeakers (woofer & tweeter) were made by EMI. I'm guessing the set is mid to late 50's, low level signal valves are Brimar, the FM one is an ECC85. Rectifier, a Mullard EZ80, output valve, Mullard EL84. There's a logo (also pictured), the back cover is a blank piece of hardboard with holes for the aerial(s), Pick-up & mains lead. No real clues I've spotted, aside from EMI on the loudspeakers. Any help gratefully received. Mark Attached Thumbnails Last edited by mark2collection; 14th Sep 2018 at 5:32 pm. Reason: Cannot spell.

14th Sep 2018, 6:00 pm	#2
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: Unknown set, & unknow logo, help required. Ace Radio? __________________ Frank

14th Sep 2018, 8:00 pm	#3
Trifocaltrev Hexode Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lancing, West Sussex, UK. Posts: 285	Re: Unknown set, & unknow logo, help required. Definitely look like the Ace Radio logo to me.

15th Sep 2018, 6:52 pm	#4
mark2collection Hexode Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Royal Berkshire, UK. Posts: 471	Re: Unknown set, & unknown logo, help required. Thank you guys, had never heard of Ace, the logo certainly makes sense. A bit more delving required, Graces Guide doesn't give much away. Research all part of the fun. Mark

15th Sep 2018, 7:50 pm	#5
dazzlevision Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Near Swindon, North Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 3,612	Re: Unknown set, & unknown logo, help required. Ace Radio Ltd, Tower Works, Tower Road, Pound Lane, Willesden, London, NW10 (in 1946 & 57). Established in 1937. Maker of radios and radiograms and (in 1948) an electric floor polisher. Opened a factory in Rhyl, North Wales circa 1962 (or was it already an STC factory?). Acquired by Kolster-Brandes Ltd (STC) in 1962. The 1964 “Trader” Year Book shows their address as: Cefndy Road, Rhyl, North Wales. By 1964, part of the STC Consumer Products division (KB designs). There was at least one Ace TV fitted with the STC (KB) VC1 chassis.

16th Sep 2018, 8:55 am	#6
davidw Heptode Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 643	Re: Unknown set, & unknown logo, help required. Pauls Service Data shows an Ace 357 and 361,your chassis layout looks very similar. __________________ Dave G1AGK. My perception is my reality!