Antique Spanish His Master’s Voice Gramophone. Mod. 2. Spain, 1915

Amazing antique His Masters Voice phonograph - gramophone, model 2, made in Spain in 1915 and in wonderful condition. This gramophone boasts an undeniable attractive, having been carefully restored in order to regain its original beauty. The box is made of solid beech wood, with milled base and polished flat sides. At the front side we can see an original decal with the famous brand logo in full color, in an almost flawless condition and with the image of the dog Nipper listening to a gramophone of the brand. Under the decal there is a metal plate with the inscription CRUMIERE Valencia, probably the distributors name. The reproducer and horn set is connected to the box by a fine-looking brass elbow. The reproducer is an English EXHIBITION model, usually found in the gramophones made by this maker. The horn is a truly spectacular piece, a morning glory metal design which has been carefully restored. Now it boasts its original look with two shades of blue, gold-painted nerves and orange-ochre interior. Differently from the boxs decal, the one that we can see at the horn is not original but a carefully made reproduction. As well as boasting such as splendid look, the gramophone works really fine and provides a loud and clear sound. This wonderful antique Spanish His Masters Voice gramophone model 2 will be the starring piece in any dining or music room. Dimensions: Box: Side: 14.37 in / 36.5 cm. Height: 6.7 in / 17 cm. Horn: Length: 27.17 in / 69 cm. Mouths Width: 22.44 in / 57 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).