Classification
Description
An Ekco type A22 radio manufactured by E.K. Cole of Southend-on-Sea in 1945. This model has a 360-degree tuning dial, the case is of 'Walnut' bakelite and it has a 'Florentine bronze' loud speaker surround. This was the last of a series of five round designs by E.K. Cole, the first one, the AD-65, having been designed by architect Wells Coates in 1932. In 1945 the A22 was shown in a moulded green cabinet, a one-off non-standard colour produced specially for the Britain Can Make It exhibition.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer
Inscriptions
printed: "EKCO ALL ELECTRIC RADIO RECIEVER TYPE A22 FOR AC MAINS ONLY. 200/250 VOLTS 40/80 CYCLES PATENT NO 386212 373244 & 395777 REG. DESIGN NO 791422 & 844320 A PRODUCT OF EK COLE LTD SOUTHEND-ON-SEA" (rear)
Object number
AIBDC : 006891
Date
1945
Country
Method
cabinet
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Material
Dimensions
Width
335mm
Height
360mm
Depth
200mm