Rare HMV Gramophone for Export to the British Colonies. Circa 1930

Rare HMV gramophone made to be exported to the British colonies, dated circa 1930 and in excellent working order. This is a mantel gramophone with a sturdy wooden casing decorated with marquetry details. The items shape and decoration reveal the influence of the art-deco style which was a trend in those days. The wood has been finely restored, recovering the glow of the original French-polish finish and the original beauty of the design. The wooden box and lid are entirely covered of noble wooden veneers (walnut, mahogany) which create geometrical designs with diamonds and crosses. The overall design stands out for its contemporary style, making up a timeless and lovely item. It we lift the gramophones lid, inside we will discover the original His Masters Voice decal in perfect condition. We can see the classical image of the dog Nipper listening to a horn gramophone in full color. The image is framed by a golden filigree and the inscription His Masters Voice The Gramophone Company Ltd. On the other hand, the casings front side can also be opened in order to release the speaker. The metal component parts and pieces include a model 5B reproducer signed by the manufacturer. The gramophones motor has been cleaned and fine-tuned in order to guarantee an optimal working order. Essentially, this is the perfect gramophone to enjoy the charming sound of the early 20th-century music. Stately and antique, this rare HMV gramophone made to be exported to the British colonies is still a functional piece which preserves all its decorative beauty too. Measurements: Width: 19.2 in / 48 cm. Height: 19.2 in / 48 cm. Depth: 19.2 in / 48 cm.History of His Masters VoiceInside 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).