Ducretet was a French company founded around 1900 in Paris by Eugène Ducretet, initially specializing in scientific instruments. In 1932, it expanded into radio and turntable production under the name “Ducretet Thomson.” Over time, it became a major manufacturer, selling radios and televisions until the 1950s, when it became part of the French “Thomson Group.” Under this brand, gramophone records from “London Records” were also sold. By around 1980, the Ducretet name had disappeared from the market.

Throughout its decades of operation, a vast number of models were produced—most of which had designations beginning with the letters C, D, and E.

This particular radio exhibits a rather typical ribbed design for its time, shaped by its bakelite material and straightforward technology. While it bears a distant resemblance to the Excelsior—an iconic French contemporary—it is otherwise difficult to compare them meaningfully.