Antique Spanish Gramophone His Master's Voice Antique Spanish Gramophone.

Amazing antique Spanish His Master's Voice (His Masters Voice) Model 5, made in Spain in 1910 and in great condition. The gramophone has been fully restored in order to show off the striking look that we can see in the images. On the other hand, the motor has been cleaned and greased so today is very silent and provides a neat and loud sound. As well as for its musical quality, this gramophone stands out for its fine design. The box is made of solid wood and has milled legs and moldings, full of charm. It bears a nice reddish-lacquered finish and the boxs sides are decorated with wonderful Modernist-style marquetry panels. The front side of the box bears a decal with the logo of His Masters Voice brand, a dog listening to the sound that comes from a horn gramophone. The decal is circular in shape and preserves the original colors in amazing condition. There is also a riveted metal plate with the inscription CRUMIERE VALENCIA. The elbow and arm set that connects the reproducer with the horn is made of silvery metal and remains in good condition. Last but not least, the horn itself is an outstanding Morning Glory piece with red enameled finish and golden details. These colors make a perfect match with the gramophones design. For its decorative quality and exceptional working order, this antique His Masters Voice gramophone will stand out in the most relevant place of a great dining or music room. Measurements: Box: Width: 15.7 in /40 cm. Height: 8.2 in / 21 cm. Elbows Height: 14.9 in / 38 cm. Horn: Lenght: 26.3 in / 67 cm. Mouths Diameter: 23 in / 58.5 cm.History of His Masters Voice Inside the cover we find the famous brand logo with the inscription HIS MASTERS VOICE clearly printed in golden lettering. The brand was created in 1899 from a picture by Francis Barraud depicting the dog Nipper listening to his dead owners 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 Graphophone Company in 1931 to form Electric and Musical Industries Limited (EMI), the company title as "The Gramophone Company Limited".