Antique Spanish Gramophone His Master's Voice Modelo 4. Spain, 1925

Outstanding Antique His Master's Voice gramophone model 4, made in Spain in 1925. His Master's Voice is the Spanish name for His Masters Voice gramophone trade mark. The gramophone boasts an amazing aesthetic look and has been restored in order to preserve the beauty of the original design. The horn was restored years ago and still remains in excellent condition. The gramophone works perfectly and has a wonderful sound. All its component parts are original from the time except for the felt piece that covers the turntable. Nevertheless, the current felt piece is an exact reproduction of the ones included in the original His Master's Voice Spanish Gramophones from those days. The gramophone box is made of solid wood and mixes different types of woods and finishes. The molded base and the top plank are made of pinewood and bear a lovely walnut-like finish. The sides are made of light-colored maple wood and are adorned with art-deco-inspired overlapping panels. At the front side we can see the original His Master's Voice decal, perfectly preserved and with lovely bright colors. The reproducer is an Exhibition model made in the USA; it is connected to the impressive horn by a chromed-metal arm in great condition too. The horn itself is a morning glory model and stands out for its big size and fine bluish-green color. Inside its mouth we can see another brand decal, greatly preserved too. Attractive and functional, this superb antique His Master's Voice gramophone is a real classic piece which will fill any space with personality. Measurements: Box: Side: 13.78 in / 35 cm. Height: 7 in / 18 cm. Horn: Length: 26.77 in / 68 cm. Mouths Width: 23.22 in / 59 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).