Gramophone [Regal]
Maker and role
Columbia Graphophone Company Limited, Manufacturer
Walker's Phoneries, Importers
Production date
Circa 1915
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Object detail
Accession number
1982.215
Production period
Description
Regal Gramophone.
The gramophone consists of a wooden box which houses the interior mechanisms. On the right side of the box, there is a wooden ended crank handle. At the front of the box, "REGAL" is printed on an adhered sticker. A white plate with "WALKER'S PHONERIES / GRAMOPHONE & PHONOGRAPH IMPORTERS / 340 Queen Street, Auckland / (OPPOSITE GREY STATUE)" printed is attached below. Beneath this, "MADE IN ENGLAND" is engraved on a black plate. At the top of the box, there is flat disk bed lined with green felt. A gooseneck tone arm emerges from the back of the unit and is attached to a small round Soundbox at its end. "REGAL / CONCERT SOUND BOX / SWISS MADE" is printed on the diaphram. A large green metal horn is fixed to the top of the tone arm. There is a small control lever on one side of the turntable.
The gramophone consists of a wooden box which houses the interior mechanisms. On the right side of the box, there is a wooden ended crank handle. At the front of the box, "REGAL" is printed on an adhered sticker. A white plate with "WALKER'S PHONERIES / GRAMOPHONE & PHONOGRAPH IMPORTERS / 340 Queen Street, Auckland / (OPPOSITE GREY STATUE)" printed is attached below. Beneath this, "MADE IN ENGLAND" is engraved on a black plate. At the top of the box, there is flat disk bed lined with green felt. A gooseneck tone arm emerges from the back of the unit and is attached to a small round Soundbox at its end. "REGAL / CONCERT SOUND BOX / SWISS MADE" is printed on the diaphram. A large green metal horn is fixed to the top of the tone arm. There is a small control lever on one side of the turntable.
Brief History
This gramophone was made in the United Kingdom and carries the name ‘Regal’, a brand name and recording label associated with the Columbia Graphophone Company Limited (UK). The company had been operating as a branch of the Columbia Phonograph Company (USA) since the turn of the century.
The machine is fitted with a clockwork motor manufactured by Thorens, Switzerland. It was imported to and distributed in New Zealand by Walker’s Phoneries, Queen Street, Auckland about 1915.
The machine is fitted with a clockwork motor manufactured by Thorens, Switzerland. It was imported to and distributed in New Zealand by Walker’s Phoneries, Queen Street, Auckland about 1915.
Marks
WALKER'S PHONERIES / GRAMOPHONE & PHONOGRAPH IMPORTERS / 340 Queen Street, Auckland / (OPPOSITE GREY STATUE) Maker's Plate
MADE IN ENGLAND Maker's Plate
REGAL / CONCERT SOUND BOX / SWISS MADE Maker's Mark
THORENS / SWISS MADE Maker's Mark
MADE IN ENGLAND Maker's Plate
REGAL / CONCERT SOUND BOX / SWISS MADE Maker's Mark
THORENS / SWISS MADE Maker's Mark
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Columbia Graphophone Company Limited et al. Circa 1915. Gramophone [Regal], 1982.215. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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