Record Player [Phonograph]

Object detail

Accession number

1981.248.1

Maker

Collaro Limited

Description

1 x incomplete record player "Collaro" model 2010. Cream with red turntable. 3-speed motor with 33, 45 and 78 RPM speeds on rotary knob. The pick up arm is long and slightly curved. There is a small knob at the end which rotates to select the type of stylus required for the type of record playing. 33 and 45 records have a common stylus while the other stylus has been designed for the 78 rpm records. The turntable is large with a diameter of 300 mm (12") and covered with a red rubber pad which has concentric rings to grip the playing record.
Underneath is the motor and relevant parts.

Marks

COLLARO / MADE IN ENGLAND / MODEL 2010 / PATENTED Maker's Plate

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Organic/Vegetal/Plant Extract/Latex/Rubber

Credit Line

Collaro Limited. Record Player [Phonograph], 1981.248.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Phonograph Player, Record Tools & Equipment for Communication Sound Communication T&E Sound Communication Devices

Production place

Barking Essex England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Sound Technology Communications Technology

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