Amazing Mahogany HMV Nº 2 Gramophone-Phonograph. Spain, Circa 1920

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Amazing Mahogany HMV Mod. Nº 2 Gramophone-Phonograph. Spain, Circa 1920

Amazing Spanish La Voz de Su Amo / His Master’s Voice model Nº 2 gramophone or phonograph made in Spain circa 1920 and in striking condition. It has been thoroughly restored to its MINT condition: even a completely faithful replica of the original turntable felt has been made. The motor has also been reconstructed and fine-tuned, so today the gramophone sounds great. The box is made of solid mahogany wood and preserves two original brand logos: a silvery metal applique and a side decal. The decal at the horn is a reproduction of the original one, currently missing, which rebuilds the original device’s look in order to provide a complete experience. The horn, the arm, the elbow and the reproducer are truly original; this last one is an Exhibition Junior model, quite are and which was only in production for one or two years. The metal part which connects the reproducer and the arm bears the logo of the Gramophone Co. Ltd engraved by hand, a naked angel playing a record with a feather.

For its impressive look and great sound, this amazing Spanish mahogany La Voz de Su Amo / HMV model Nº 2 will shine in the most special living room or study.

Dimensions: Box: Side: 13.38 in /34 cm. Height: 6.29 in / 16 cm. Horn: Length: 28.74 in / 76 cm. Mouth’s Width: 21.25 in / 54 cm.

History of His Master’s Voice

His Master’s Voice was a brand created in 1899 from a picture by Francis Barraud. The image depicts the dog Nipper listening to his dead owner’s voice coming from a phonograph. The Gramophone Company bought the picture, but before they told Barraud to change the phonograph for a gramophone of their own. The rest is history: the image became worldly famous and the firm eventually changed its company name for the brand name.

The Gramophone Company, based in the United Kingdom, was one of the early recording companies. The company was merged with the Columbia Gramophone Company in 1931 to form Electric and Musical Industries Limited (EMI).