Antique Spanish HMV Gramophone - Phonograph Model 13-C. Barcelona, Spain, Circa 1915

Extraordinary antique His Masters Voice gramophone or phonograph model 13-C, made in Barcelona, Spain circa 1915 and in great condition. This is quite a rare model which stands out for the beautiful design of the wooden box and its excellent sound quality. All the component parts and pieces are original from the manufacturer except for the brake (a German piece) and the horn, made in Spain and adapted to the gramophone. They are both antique and high-quality pieces which were adapted and mounted on the device many years ago. The gramophone has a three-spring motor and works fine.The gramophones box is an amazing piece. It is made of solid oak wood with blur wooden panes; it has a molded base with legs, fine Art Deco side openwork details and hand-carved columns at the corners. The wood is wonderfully preserved and it has just been cleaned, so the gorgeous satin finish we can appreciate in the images is the original one. At one of the boxs sides we can see a decal with the famous brand logo depicting a dog listening to a gramophone, in perfect condition too. The arm, reproducer and horn set is connected to the box by a silvery metal elbow; all these parts are wonderfully preserved and show no signs of rust or wear. The reproducer is an original Exhibition- His Masters Voice model, typical of these gramophones. Crowning the item, the gorgeous solid wooden horn stands out for its impressive look and remarkably good condition. This extraordinary antique Spanish His Masters Voice gramophone model 13-C is a rare and beautiful item with a loud and clear sound. Dimensions: Box: Side: 15.75 in / 40 cm. Height: 8.27 in / 21 cm. Horn: Length: 27.56 in / 70 cm. Mouths Width: 22.24 in / 56.5 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 Gramophone Company in 1931 to form Electric and Musical Industries Limited (EMI).