Here is another mystery gramophone that turned up recently. The case has no indication of name, but a paper label on the inside showed a picture of a gramophone called “The Majestic”.

The machine is larger than normal and very heavy with a massive motor and an almost 14″ turntable. The label suggests a Pathe machine, possibly for use in a Concert hall or similar, however the current gramophone is different in appearance from the picture. The back-bracket is not the usual Pathe design and there is no start lever.

The motor is the largest I have seen weighing over 10kg and has a single spring. The case is nicely figured and the overall appearance suggests a French make.