Gramophone [Pixie Grippa]

Object detail

Accession number

1967.134

Maker

Perophone Limited

Production period

1900s

Description

The "Pixie Grippa" portable gramophone comes in brown carrying case. There is a turntable in the centre with a spindle to accommodate all records up to 10" size. A gooseneck tuner arm projects out of one corner and has a speaker connected at the other end. On the inner side of the folding lid are instructions on the use of the "Pixie Grippa".

Marks

The Grippa / PORTABLE / PEROPHONE / LEADING ALWAYS / ABSOLUTELY NEW / THE / GRAMOPHONE / WITH THE GUARANTEE / BRITISH MANUFACTURE / PEROPHONE Ltd. LONDON, ENGLAND. / PATENTS / [...numbers...] Printed

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Leather

Credit Line

Perophone Limited. Circa 1900. Gramophone [Pixie Grippa], 1967.134. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Phonograph Gramophone Tools & Equipment for Communication Sound Communication T&E Sound Communication Devices

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Sound Technology Communications Technology

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