'La Gloria' branded equipment was manufactured by Dominion Radio and Electrical Corporation Ltd,
they had various distributors.
Currently there are 19 documented models.
In 1956*, Dominion Radio and Electrical introduced the La Gloria brand name to market a budget line of radiograms and appliances - and this name all-but took over from DRECO's main brand, Philco, within a couple of years.
The name 'La Gloria' had originally been used by the La Gloria Gramophone Co. Ltd in the 1920's - the owner being one Charles H. Pearson. At the introduction of the La Gloria name by Dominion Radio and Electrical, the managing director was Charles Pearson Jr.
*One report states 1952
| IMAGE | YEAR | MODEL CODE | VALVES | BANDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1956 | La Gloria model Imp | 5 | Broadcast |
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1957 | La Gloria Recordergram 3G | 6 | Broadcast |
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1957 | La Gloria Transcriptor 'Reel-to-Reel' | 5 + magic eye | |
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1958 | La Gloria Olympia 'Stereogram' | ||
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1958ish | La Gloria Oxford 'Recordergram' | 9 | Broadcast |
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1958 | La Gloria Siesta 'Clock Radio' | 4 or 5 | Broadcast |
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1960 | La Gloria model F32 'Transistor 7' | 7 transistors, 1 diode | Broadcast |
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1960 | La Gloria Radio-Tape-60 | 5 | Broadcast |
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1961ish | La Gloria Aristocrat 'Stereogram' | 8 + optional magic eye | Dual Wave |
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1961ish | La Gloria Ascot 'Stereogram' | 8 + optional magic eye | Dual Wave |
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1961ish | La Gloria Avon 'Stereogram' | 8 + optional magic eye | Dual Wave |
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1961 | La Gloria Countryman | 8 + optional magic eye | Dual Wave |
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1961 | La Gloria Olympic 'Cordless 8' | 8 transistor | Broadcast |
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1963 | La Gloria Upright 5V Stereogram 'Farina ?' | 5 | Broadcast |
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1965ish | La Gloria Sprite | 3 | Broadcast |
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1966ish | La Gloria Cappuccino | Broadcast | |
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1967 | La Gloria model Elf | 3 valves, 1 rectifier diode | Broadcast |
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1968ish | La Gloria Fiesta | Solid State | Dual Wave |
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1968ish | La Gloria model G27 '7 Transistor Portable' | 7 transistors, 2 diodes | Broadcast |
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