Antique horn gramophone New Phono Mod. 12. Spain, 1920.

Amazing antique New Phono horn gramophone-phonograph made in Spain in 1920, in very good condition and perfect working order. The motor has been thoroughly restored and cleaned in order to guarantee a quality sound and a general good performance. This item is fully original from the time, from the solid wooden box to the striking enameled-metal Morning Glory horn. The box is made of dark-finished solid oak wood and is embellished with light-colored die-cut mahogany wooden panels. The top piece with the turntable is made of mahogany wood too. The motor bears the mark of the Swiss manufacturer Thorens, a real sign of quality. The wooden box is in great condition. The wood is covered by a stylish satin finish that protects and embellishes its surface. Riveted to one of the boxs sides there is a brass oval plate with the inscription NEW PHONO Modelo Nº 12 REGISTRADO. On the other hand, the top lid bears another plate with the brand name NEW PHONO and a curious decal depicting a family (mother, father and son) listening happily to a gramophone. The silvery-metal elbow, connected to the box by an arm made of the same material, is connected to a GRAMOLINA reproducer and to the gorgeous horn. This piece bears a lovely emerald-green finish with golden nerves, a very appealing combinations that evokes a stately luxury. This antique Spanish horn gramophone is bound to shine in the living room of the most demanding lover of music antiques. Measurements: Box: Side: 14.4 in / 36 cm. Height: 7.6 in / 19 cm. Horn: 22 in / 50 cm. Mouths Width: 20 in / 50 cm.New Phono - History New Phono was a Spanish Company which commercialized musical instruments in Barcelona and devices for more than 100 years. Founded by José Massó Armadans in 1906, the business where the shop was installed already sold musical instruments since 1834. The company was named The New-Phono LTD and sold gramophones, player pianos, disks etc. and different musical instruments. In 1955 they started to commercialize electric instruments, from guitars and basses to amplifiers and organs. Moreover, the founders son, José Massó Ubach, repaired instruments, devices and radios. The business kept on being run by the family for decades and opened other shops in different points of Barcelona. In 2016 the company closed its doors and the family just kept the website to sell the rest of the stock.