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Ernsmiths (Scharnberg Strauss); Adelaide
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| Name: | Ernsmiths (Scharnberg Strauss); Adelaide (AUS) |
| Abbreviation: | ernsmiths |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Ernsmiths (Scharnberg Strauss)
Ernsmiths was started by brothers Oswald and Ernest Smith in 1924. Production of Radios and TVs. |
| Founded: | 1924 |
| Closed: | 2006 |
| Production: | 1934 - 1978 |
| History: |
This manufacturer was suggested by Peter Hughes.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | 49 | Model 41 [6AN7] | 6AN7 | An earlier variant, also Model 41, with ECH35 uses the same cabinet. An intermediat... |
| AUS | 47 | Model 41 [ECH35] | ECH35 | A later Model 41 exists with the following valves: 6AN7 6SF7 6M5 5Y3GT |
| AUS | 50 | Tablegram 52 | ECH33 | The original built-in record player is currently unknown. |
| AUS | 51 | 41 [6AR7GT] | 6AN7 | Other versions with all octal valves or 6SF7 in place of 6AR7GT. |
| AUS | 47 | Model 41 ECH35 [With Wooden Case] | ECH35 | This is an unusual model 41 with a wooden case. The usual Model 41 with Bakelite ca... |
| AUS | 48 | unknown 5 Valve | unknown_Tube | |
| AUS | 60 | Transistor | ||
| AUS | 50 | Model 41 (ECH33) Ch= [ECH33 used instead of ECH35 and different chassis layout] | ECH33 | This variant of the Model 41 with Octal valves used a later chassis layout similar to the ... |
| AUS | 50–54 | 5 Valve Dual Wave Mantel 53 | ECH33 | Cabinet came out in the following variations: Walnut, Ivory or two-tone combinations. Louv... |
| AUS | 48 | Model 41 [6A8G] | 6A8G | Other known variants; Model 41 with ECH35. Model 41 with 6AN7. |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
The “Mail”,(SA), July 8, 1933
From the Advertiser (SA), March 27, 1936 Page 26.
From the Advertiser (SA), May, 16, 1947 Page 8.
Portable Radio News (SA) Feb 5, 1942, Page 2
1950 advert for radios available from the House of Ernsmiths. Image sourced from Trove – National Library of Australia
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