This is a really rare gramophone from about 1930. It is the first time that I have come across the model 200 among the many Columbia gramophones. This one appears to be an oversized version of the equally rare model 9000 that was Columbia's answer to the popular HMV 102.
HMV had produced a double spring version of the model 101 and 102 by introducing the rarely seen models 112 and 114 and these had a deeper case to house the No.32 motor. So in this example, Columbia have made a deeper cased model to house a large double spring Garrard motor.
The gramophone may have been a specially made for travelling as it appears to have been reinforced with corner pieces
that may not have been original and the top carries the name "Major T.G.Lyons". Perhaps it was used during military
action as many portable gramophones were during the first and second World Wars.(see inset picture)
The gramophone has seen a lot of service and has been repainted at least twice. It is now a maroon colour and the stencilled name has been retained for interest. The gramophone is solidly made and works well as most Columbia machines do.
Price:£200.00
