Fantastic Antique Pathe horn gramophone. France 1910.

Wonderful antique Pathephone phonograph, made in France in 1910 and in amazing condition. The gramophones motor has been fully cleaned and oiled so today it works perfectly and provides an amazing sound. On the other hand, the box and the metal component parts that make up this singular device have been fully restored in order to show off the striking look that we can appreciate in the photographs. The box is made of solid oak wood, with a fine golden color and deep veneer that provide the design with personality. The wood preserves the original French-polish finish: its great satin finish really increases its beauty. The box shows off a classic-style design with hand-carved corner pillars and fringes. The front side bears a gorgeous colorful decal, complete and very well preserved. One of the sides bears another decal with the inscription PATHEPHONE GIRARD & BOITTE. The back bracket that supports the tone-arm and horn set is made of black cast iron and boasts a nice gondola-like shape. The tone-arm is made of chrome-plated metal and remains in great condition, while the Morning Glory metal horn shows off a wonderful gradient-pink enameled finish. Last but not least, the reproducer works perfectly abd geves a clear and loud sound. Just as a decorative piece or to reproduce old-time records, this antique Pathephone gramophone is an imposing piece that will fascinate any lover of exclusive antiques. Measurements: Box: Width: 13.1 in / 33.5 cm. Depth: 13.in / 33.5 cm. Brackets Height: 12.9 in / 33 cm. Horn: Length: 25.9 in / 66 cm. Mouths Width: 18.8 in / 48 cm. Pathé Fréres - HistoryThe company was founded as Société Pathé Frères in Paris, France in 1896, by the four brothers Charles, Émile, Théophile and Jacques Pathé. During the first part of the 20th century, Pathé became the largest film equipment and production company in the world, as well as a major producer of phonograph records. Charles Pathé had helped open a gramophone shop in 1894 and established a phonograph factory at Chatou. Having decided to expand the record business to include film equipment, the company expanded dramatically. To finance its growth, the company took the name Compagnie Générale des Établissements Pathé Frères Phonographes & Cinématographes. In 1902, Pathé acquired the Lumière brothers' patents; by 1909, they had built more than 200 movie theaters in France and Belgium. By the following year they had facilities in Madrid, Moscow, Rome and New York City plus Australia and Japan. Prior to the outbreak of World War I, Pathé dominated Europe's market in motion picture cameras and projectors.