Extraordinarily rare Columbia Gramophone with Piano Form. Mahogany wood.

Wonderful and original gramophone located in a piano-shaped piece of furniture, made by Columbia brand in the 1930s. The Columbia Phonograph Company was founded in 1890 by Edward Easton. In 1922, the firm sold its UK subsidiary Columbia Gramophone, which curiously enough bought its former parent in 1925. In 1931, The Gramophone Company and the Columbia Gramophone merged and formed a new company, Electric and Musical Industries, better known as EMI. It is a very rare and special article which joins its beautiful aesthetic to the quality of the materials it is made of, and its perfect condition and working order. All the components are original: the piano-shaped stand and the motor, the reproducer, the plate and the metal gears. This piece is undoubtedly an exclusive vintage item, especially beautiful. The piano-shaped stand which houses the device is completely made of solid mahogany wood, and has been fully revised and restored. The keyboard does not work as it is just ornamental; the piano cannot be played but it is an attractive detail which highlights the magnificent sound provided by the gramophone. The sound comes out through the front grille located over the keyboard. It we lift the piano cover we will see the gramophones plate, the reproducer and the compartment to put the records away. All the components are in great condition and the gramophone works like new. The slim legs which support the stand are trimmed by small metal wheels, something typical in mahogany English furniture. They are designed to move easily this nice piece of furniture. The surface where the motor is inserted, and where the plate rests, is also made of wood and is painted in two colors: ochre and black. The plate is smartly framed by four metal details, fully engraved, one in each corner. These features make up a unique piece, as lovely as exclusive, which will highlight the most special homes decoration with its elegant and fine presence. Measurements: 530 mm width x 1035 mm height x 840 mm depth.