Airzone was founded in Sydney, Australia in 1925 by Claude Plowman and Edgar Sydney Wolfenden. They began by making crystal radios but soon moved onto developing valve radios. The company quickly grew, and after the introduction of tariff protection by the Commonwealth Government in 1930, Airzone and other radio manufacturers boosted production to make up for the declining number of imports from the United States.

Airzone relocated to Camperdown in 1931 to allow for greater production output and became known as Airzone Limited after floating on the Sydney Stock Exchange. During World War II, Airzone produced instruments for testing radar and electrical communications, assembled grenades, and made asdic equipment.

In 1946, Airzone was purchased by the Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company (EMMCO), which continued to produce radios under the Airzone name until the 1950s when transistorised sets became more common. EMAIL Limited, the parent company of EMMCO, was privatised and eventually more...

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An Australian Airzone 'Radio Star' mantel radio, black Bakelite…

Australian Airzone Bakelite Mantel Radio

An Australian Airzone 'Radio Star' mantel radio, black Bakelite case with cream grille. As is, height 36 cm

An Airzone Bakelite Radio, 30 x 36 x 18 cm

Airzone Bakelite Radio - Vintage Classic

An Airzone Bakelite Radio, 30 x 36 x 18 cm

Airzone Bakelite Radio. Proscenium style in two tone Bakelite.…

Airzone Bakelite Radio - Two Tone Proscenium Style

Airzone Bakelite Radio. Proscenium style in two tone Bakelite. Case uncracked. Replaced knobs, grille cloth and transformer. Untested. Height 31 cm

Airzone brown and cream bakelite tombstone radio, 43 cm high,…

Airzone Brown and Cream Bakelite Tombstone Radio

Airzone brown and cream bakelite tombstone radio, 43 cm high, 31 cm wide, 22 cm deep

Airzone timber cased tombstone radio, 40 cm high, 30 cm wide,…

Airzone Timber Tombstone Radio - Vintage Style Wireless Speaker

Airzone timber cased tombstone radio, 40 cm high, 30 cm wide, 20 cm deep

Airzone Radio Star brown bakelite radio with cream grill, 36 cm…

Airzone Brown Bakelite Radio with Cream Grill

Airzone Radio Star brown bakelite radio with cream grill, 36 cm high, 26 cm wide, 20 cm deep

An Airzone Radio Star mantel radio, mottled brown bakelite case,…

1938 Airzone Radio Star Mantel Radio in Bakelite Case

An Airzone Radio Star mantel radio, mottled brown bakelite case, circa 1938. 34 cm high, 27 cm wide, 17 cm deep

An Airzone model 5A2C3 brown Bakelite valve radio 240v serial…

Vintage Airzone Bakelite Valve Radio

An Airzone model 5A2C3 brown Bakelite valve radio 240v serial number T1862, 33 x 49 x 24 cm

An Airzone N3102 brown Bakelite valve radio 240v one knob…

Damaged Airzone Bakelite Valve Radio with Missing Knob

An Airzone N3102 brown Bakelite valve radio 240v one knob missing and damage to rear corner of case serial number 285595, 25 x 36 x 22 cm

A Airzone Type 530 valve radio in fabricated blue painted…

Blue Airzone Valve Radio in Timber Case

A Airzone Type 530 valve radio in fabricated blue painted timber case serial number K7994, 26.5 x 35 x 29 cm

A Airzone 500P AF serial number A8808, 26 x 39 x 21 cm

Airzone 500P AF Air Purifier

A Airzone 500P AF serial number A8808, 26 x 39 x 21 cm

An Airzone F Brown Bakelite valve radio serial number 7628, 17.…

Vintage Airzone F Bakelite Valve Radio (Serial #7628)

An Airzone F Brown Bakelite valve radio serial number 7628, 17.5 x 28.5 x 16 cm

An Airzone G Brown Bakelite valve radio AF serial number 6547,…

Airzone G Brown Bakelite Valve Radio with Serial Number

An Airzone G Brown Bakelite valve radio AF serial number 6547, 18 x 29 x 16 cm

An Airzone 6552A brown Bakelite valve radio serial number E7164,…

Vintage Airzone Bakelite Valve Radio - E7164

An Airzone 6552A brown Bakelite valve radio serial number E7164, 31 x 33.5 x 21 cm

A Airzone Radiostar Type 403 Bakelite valve radio serial number…

Vintage Bakelite Valve Radio - Airzone Radiostar Type 403

A Airzone Radiostar Type 403 Bakelite valve radio serial number 16335, 36 x 26 x 19 cm

An Airzone Cub 458 brown Bakelite valve radio 240V AF serial…

Airzone Cub 458 Bakelite Valve Radio 240V AF

An Airzone Cub 458 brown Bakelite valve radio 240V AF serial number n/a, 17 x 26 x 14 cm

Airzone, Australia 1937, model 520/550 'Radiostar', 5 valves,…

Vintage Bakelite Radio - Airzone Radiostar Model 520/550

Airzone, Australia 1937, model 520/550 'Radiostar', 5 valves, upright Bakelite table cabinet with original knob (distressed condition)

Airzone, high top mottled brown Bakelite mantle radio with…

Mottled Brown Bakelite Airzone Mantle Radio (1938)

Airzone, high top mottled brown Bakelite mantle radio with cream grill circa 1938