The “Gem” was the smallest of the range of phonographs produced by Thomas Edison around 1900. It was developed to compete with small Continental phonographs that had become very popular in Europe and the UK, but was much better designed. The reproducer was guided precisely across the cylinder with a feed screw instead simply following […]
The most popular portable gramophone in the 1920s was the model 101. The standard model had a black case but top of the range versions could have cases of a variety of colours. The gramophone has been serviced and plays well with the correct No.4 sound-box free from “pot-metal decay”. This earlier version has a […]
Here is a really interesting gramophone developed by William Clifton in about 1928. William Clifton, who had several of his inventions patented, founded the “Cliftophone and Records Limited” in London that year. HIs aim was to revolutionize the reproduction of sound and music. Several models were produced but the company ceased trading in 1929. The […]
These cylinders are from the collection of the late _Paul Collinette from Topsham, Devon. From the numbers, which are not in order, they would appear to be from a single source. All are in good condition and in a variety of interesting boxes. Offered at £12 each plus postage. INDESTRUTIBLE FOUR MINUTE PHONOGRAPH CYLINDERS {From […]
Here is a nice example of a Decca gramophone with the design very like the early “Trench ” Gramophones” made popular during the 1st WW. This model 2 is from about 1918-20. The gramophone uses the principle of the “reflex” horn where the sound from the sound-box is carried through the tone-arm to a metal […]
Here is a selection of rare Parlophone records, made in Australia, and featuring Maori songs and artists. There are five double sided records, four in very good condition and one with a surface crack on one side, but still playable, Some are pictured here. Let me know if they are of interest.
Here is a real rarity, the French made “Gypsy” gramophone, almost certainly the smallest gramophone made in that country. It is in a solid leather case measuring only 16 x 8 x 7 cm, and with a folding fabric horn, very like the slightly larger “Mignonphone”, which also claims to be French made, but may […]
When records are played, they can build up dust in the surface. Several dusters/cleaners are available to cope with that.
Here are four trays of needle tins with prices. You can select a tin by choosing a tray number and then the row A,B,C,D and column 1,2,3,4. So that, for example, the green “Meritone” tin at £14 would be Tray 2, Row C, Column 3. (2.C,3) Needle Tin OK/Sold TRAY11A11A11A31A41B11B21B31B41C11C21C31C41D11D21D31D4 TRAY 2 2A12A22A32A42B12B22B32B42C12C22C32C42D12D22D32D4 TRAY 3 […]
Here is another example of the HMV model 102 portable gramophone from about 1932. It is in a black case in reasonable condition but showing wear on the outside. It plays really well with a No.5A sound-box. Collectors should be aware, when buying a 102 that the excellent No.5A and 5B sound-boxes are subject to […]