horn gramophone HMV, 1910

This impressive horn gramophone is really a spectacular piece because of its fine design and great working order. The motor is very silent and provides a high-quality reproduction, letting the user listen clearly to the records and feel the unmistakable sound of authentic vintage gramophones. This is a model by His Masters Voice, the prestigious British record company. The gramophone was manufactured in 1910, is a hundred per cent original and keeps all its component parts.At the front of the wooden box we can see clearly the brand logo: a sticker depicting the famous dog that listens carefully to a horn gramophone. This image was painted by Francis Barraud and the Gramophone Company bought it on the condition that the painter would change the original phonograph depicted by a gramophone of their own. This happened in 1899: from then on the firm used the picture as their logo and the title as brand name. With the trace of time, the own company would change its original name, Gramophone Company, by His Masters Voice.This lovely gramophone has a solid oak wooden box with a deep golden brown color and a simple but strong design. The elbow that holds the arm with the reproducer and the horn (as well as the arm itself) is made of chromed metal; they are both wonderfully preserved. The reproducer is also the original one and we can read the brand name (HIS MASTERS VOICE Nº4) printed in golden lettering. The striking horn that crowns this piece is specially remarkable; it is made of lobed metal sheet and is decorated with an enameled finish in different shades of brown so it seems to be made of various kinds of wood.This gramophones sound quality and vintage look turn it into a magnificent piece worthy of the living room of the most demanding music lover.Measurements: Box: Width: 13.7 in/35 cm. Height: 6.2 in/16 cm. Depth: 13.7 in/35 cm. Horn: Length: 24.8 in/63 cm. Mouths Diameter: 20 in/51 cm.