Gramophone [HMV Model 156]
Maker and role
The Gramophone Company Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1927
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Object detail
Accession number
1982.223
Description
Gramophone HMV cabinet model with legs, 2 opening doors and opening lid. The unit consists of tall floor standing wooden cabinet with a lift up lid on its own hinge. In the centre is a large turntable which can accommodate the larger size records of the day. A gooseneck tuner arm protrudes from the far corner. It is U-shaped at the end and holds the small round speaker. There are operating levers on the side and a small shallow box to hold the spare pins. The cabinet stands on 4 ornate legs and the front part opens up with 2 doors to reveal 4 shelves, 3 of which are sloping downwards, to hold spare records. The HMV logo of the white dog and horn can be seen printed on the inside of the gramophone.
Marks
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" / THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LTD. / PATENTS APPLIED FOR / HIS MASTER'S VOICE / MODEL / 156 Sticker
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" / No 4 / THE GRAMOPHONE CO LTD / HAYES, MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND. Impressed
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" / No 4 / THE GRAMOPHONE CO LTD / HAYES, MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND. Impressed
Media/Materials
Other name
Model 156
Credit Line
The Gramophone Company Limited. Circa 1927. Gramophone [HMV Model 156], 1982.223. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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