The 'Antone' brand was introduced in NZ in 1948 and lasted until 1950.
'Antone' branded equipment was manufactured by Antone Ltd,
the distributor is unknown.
Currently there are 4 documented models.
Antone was the house (and only) brand of Antone Radio Ltd. Only three models are known to exist, two portables and one mantle set. In 1950 the company reorganised as Bell Radio-Television Corp. Ltd, and all future models were branded 'Bell' until the introduction of General radios some 12 years later.
IMAGE | YEAR | MODEL CODE | VALVES | BANDS |
---|---|---|---|---|
???? | Antone model CR2 | |||
1948 | Antone Portable MKI | 4 | Broadcast | |
1950 | Antone Cadet | 4 | Broadcast | |
1950ish | Antone Portable MKII | 5 | Broadcast |