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Ultra Electric Products: Radio Ultra 205 (and 207)

Source:

This information from the 1938 catalogue.  

Power: 200-260 volts AC mains (model 207 for AC/DC mains)
Wavebands: Three; LW (900 to 2,000m), MW (195 to 550m), SW (16.8 to 52m)
Controls: Easy press-button tuning, graded volume and tone controls give even variation over their whole range.  To set the tuning; (1) Loosen the button; (2) Tune the station; (3) Press and tighten the button - and there you are.
Design: Dark walnut cabinet 35" high; 18 ½" wide; 10 7/8" deep.
Date: 1938.  Price 13½ gns. (model 207 was 14½ gns.)
Manufacturer: Ultra Electric Ltd. Western Avenue, Acton, London W3.
Features All wave console superhet (5 valve, 7 stage) with press button tuning.  Station names on dial (for MW and LW). Gramophone Pick-up sockets.  Energised moving coil speaker.  Delayed Automatic Volume control.  Extension speaker sockets with internal speaker switch.  Intermediate Frequency filter to prevent break through of unwanted morse signals.  Special aerial circuit.  Very low hum level, 8 watts output with greater fidelity of reproduction.
Line up: AC/TH1, AC/VP2, V914, AC/5Pen, UU4 (Mazda)