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Skyscraper (Brand) Bond & Bond Ltd.;Auckland
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| Name: | Skyscraper (Brand) Bond & Bond Ltd.;Auckland (NZ) |
| Abbreviation: | skyscraper |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Bond & Bond Ltd, Wholesalers & Distributors.
Bond & Bond Ltd. were grocery and general wholesale distributors who became exclusive distributors & retailers of Skyscraper radios manufactured by Radio (1936) Ltd. |
| Founded: | 1875 |
| Production: | 1933 - 1956 |
| History: |
Bond & Bond Founded in 1875 at Silverdale by Enoch Bond for his sons Enoch, Enos, and Elon. Originally set up to buy gum. As the diggers preferred payment by supplies, the business developed into a general store. In 1891 the 3 partners were joined by the founder's son-in-law, John Bell, and they operated a general store at Opotiki. With the considerable growth of the business it was decided to open a central distributing warehouse which opened in 1894 and they commenced trading as general merchants in Auckland under the name of Bond & Bell from premises in the Old Mill, Queen Street. Twelve months later it was found necessary to move to premises in Commerce Street. In 1918 the name reverted to Bond and Bond when John Bell retired. Mr. H. V. Coe, who entered the business in 1903 and rose to become manager, acquired part of the partnership interest in 1926. Also, at this time, Elon Bond junior, a son of the senior partner took an interest and the business was incorporated into a limited company under the title of Bond & Bond Ltd. The company opened its first Home Appliance branch in the Dilworth Building, Queen Street, Auckland, and the second branch in Hamilton in 1936 followed by a branch in Whangarei. The company continued trading through into the 1960s. The name was used again with the foundation of Bond & Bond NZ Ltd. in 1991 a subsidiary of Noel Leeming Ltd. Sources: The National Library Of New Zealand. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Brian Stevens.
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | 36 | Skyscraper XS | 58 | 6-Valve superhet with RF stage all wave receiver. Manufactured by Radio (1936) Ltd. ... |
| NZ | 41 | Skyscraper FA | 6K7G | 7-Valve (including magic eye) superhet with RF stage 5 band receiver. Same cabinet as t... |
| NZ | 55 | RCF Radiogram | SW: 6 - 18 MHz. Monarch BSR changer. 60 W power consumption. | |
| NZ | 33 | Skyscraper De Luxe Midget [5 Valve AC] | 5 valve, AC powered, superhet manufactured for Bond and Bond Ltd in 1933. | |
| NZ | 39 | Skyscraper CTS | 6K8 | 5-valve AC-powered Superhet receiver. Distributed by Bond & Bond. Manufactured b... |
| NZ | 40 | Skyscraper EA | 6K7 | 6-Valve superhet with RF stage dual wave table chest model receiver with Light-ray (Telefl... |
| NZ | 38 | Skyscraper BWS Ch=BW | 6K7 | 8-Valve superhet with RF stage all wave table model receiver. Also available in a conso... |
| NZ | 51 | Skyscraper 6150 | 6BA6 | 6-Valve superhet with RF stage broadcast (MW) mantel receiver. Rola 6-9H elliptical spe... |
| NZ | 38 | Skyscraper BLS | 5-valve broadcast (MW) superhet mantel receiver. | |
| NZ | 45 | Skyscraper RB | 6K8G | 5-Valve superhet broadcast (MW) steel cabinet mantel model receiver. Pressed steel cab... |
| NZ | 45/46 | Crusader 755 | 6U7G | 7-Valve (including magic eye) superhet with RF stage 5 band bandspread table model receive... |
| NZ | 46 | Skyscraper RC | 6K7GT | 7-Valve (including magic eye) superhet with RF stage AW receiver. Manufactured by ... |
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