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 metal “bowl in the lid” and reflected outwards to the listener. The system works well, but only very few manufacturers adopted it. Some Swiss made “Apollo” portables used the idea.

The gramophone is in very good condition and has been well looked after. It is in a dark green case (quite unusual!) with an original “Meltrope type” , “Decca” sound-box and plays well.

The gramophone comes with 100 needles and a small selection of 78s if required..

Price £180.00 plus postage.(About £12)