Here is a Decca portable gramophone from the early 1930s. It has a much more conventional design than earlier Deccas and the curved edges look quite modern. The gramophone plays well using the “Crescendo” sound-box found on several of Decca’s models. There is also a an elaborate auto-brake as well as a standard manual brake. […]

Here is an original horned gramophone from about 1910. The case has no markings, but the sound-box that was present when purchased was marked “Commonwealth British Made” and had the eight sided shape that was characteristic of this lesser known make. If the usual logo had been present on the case it would have been […]

This is a nice example of the Edison “Home” phonograph, model D, from about 1909. The combination phonograph has been modified to play four minute Blue Amberol or four minute Indestructible cylinders only, by the addition of a large sized carrier and a “Diamond B reproducer. In combination with an original two piece “Cygnet” horn […]

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 […]

The HMV Model 102 is the most sought after portable at the moment and good examples are getting hard to find. The 102 appeared in different forms from its introduction in 1931, until as late as the 1950s when it was made mainly for export, This example is type one with the over-complicated auto-brake. These […]

Here is a very nice example of a Decca gramophone with the design very like the early “Trench ” Gramophones” made popular during the 1st WW. This model 1A 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 […]

This is a nice example of the Edison “Standard” phonograph model A from about 1905. It is fitted with a model “C” reproducer designed to play the two minute wax cylinders then available. There were also some experimental two minute cylinders made from different materials produced at the same time and collectors are keen to […]