Jackson Bros Orgola Gang Condenser - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Dennis M · 18th Jul 2020, 7:13 pm

Orgola gang condenser in tatty box, re discovered in my loft after decades.

Would I be right in thinking this is late 1920's ?

Cobaltblue · 18th Jul 2020, 7:58 pm

I seem to remember that the Orgola's were Mullard designs

They were published in Radio for the Millions between 1929 and 1931 if I remember correctly.

My copies are currently still in storage.

An example here of an Orgola here:

https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/mullard_orgola.html

Cheers

Mike T

18th Jul 2020, 9:09 pm

Right about the date, I was imagining someone getting it for their home built wireless and carefully fitting it ready to receive. I wonder what the real cost was, I bet a few tens of pounds in current currency. Radio wasn't cheap then, about the same real cost as the major entertainment system today.

Dennis M · 18th Jul 2020, 9:27 pm

There is a price of 29’6 on the box.

Steve_Bell · 18th Jul 2020, 10:06 pm

Using the Bank of England inflation calculator, 29/6 in, say, 1928 would be £93.36 in 2019.

A rich person's hobby!

AC/HL · 19th Jul 2020, 3:30 pm

Another Orgola: http://www.poppyrecords.co.uk/other/...webpage22.html

18th Jul 2020, 7:13 pm	#1
Dennis M Pentode Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bude, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 183	Jackson Bros Orgola Gang Condenser Orgola gang condenser in tatty box, re discovered in my loft after decades. Would I be right in thinking this is late 1920's ? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Dennis M; 18th Jul 2020 at 7:23 pm.

18th Jul 2020, 7:58 pm	#2
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,878	Re: Jackson Bros Orgola Gang Condenser I seem to remember that the Orgola's were Mullard designs They were published in Radio for the Millions between 1929 and 1931 if I remember correctly. My copies are currently still in storage. An example here of an Orgola here: https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/mullard_orgola.html Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk Last edited by Cobaltblue; 18th Jul 2020 at 7:59 pm. Reason: added clarification

18th Jul 2020, 9:09 pm	#3
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Jackson Bros Orgola Gang Condenser Right about the date, I was imagining someone getting it for their home built wireless and carefully fitting it ready to receive. I wonder what the real cost was, I bet a few tens of pounds in current currency. Radio wasn't cheap then, about the same real cost as the major entertainment system today.

18th Jul 2020, 9:27 pm	#4
Dennis M Pentode Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bude, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 183	Re: Jackson Bros Orgola Gang Condenser There is a price of 29’6 on the box.

18th Jul 2020, 10:06 pm	#5
Steve_Bell Hexode Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 475	Re: Jackson Bros Orgola Gang Condenser Using the Bank of England inflation calculator, 29/6 in, say, 1928 would be £93.36 in 2019. A rich person's hobby!

19th Jul 2020, 3:30 pm	#6
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: Jackson Bros Orgola Gang Condenser Another Orgola: http://www.poppyrecords.co.uk/other/...webpage22.html