Generation 1 Crapophones
These crapophone fake gramophones, from around the 1980's are believed to have been first sold out of the United Kingdom, more specifically Portobello Road. They may also have been manufactured in India. They are easily recognisable through their similar cabinet designs, brass horns, and somewhat chunky elbows. These gramophones bear fancyful names like; Royal, Imperial, Majestic, Prince Edward, etc etc
We will add additional examples as they become available.
Value: If you just want something cheap to sit in a corner and play an occasional record on, fine. You should be able to get there for under $100.-
Generation 1 Crapophones - Various examples
- The Arcade
- Excelda
- Royal Standard
- Crown
- The King Edward
- Imperial
- Success
- Englis
- Leader (1)
- Leader (2)
- Olympia
- Buckingham
Antique Monophone witchs hat horn gramophone or phonograph made circa 1930 , in very good condition and wonderful working order. The gramophones motor, a quality element made by the English maker Garrand, has a perfect operation. So today the gramophone sounds great and make it possible to play old-time records and enjoy their evocative sound. The box is made of solid mahogany wood and bears a simple decoration of small wooden pillars attached to each side. The wood preserves the original French-polish finish in very good condition. At the front side we can see a sticker with the gramophones name, MONOPHONE, in amazing condition too . It boasts an art-déco-style design in two colors, red and golden, gorgeous and stylish. The chromed-metal component parts (elbow, reproducer and arm) are finely preserved, polished and shiny. The elbow which holds the horn-and-reproducer set and connects it to the box is a beautiful element: it is decorated with a gorgeous embossed motif which stands out on a black background. The gramophones reproducer shows a very good condition too. At the center it bears an inscription in golden lettering printed on a black background: MADE IN GOLDRING LUXUX ENGLAND. Connected to the reproducer by the metal arm we can see the striking witchs hat horn, made of golden metal and in amazing condition. Last but not least, if we take a look at the gramophone motor we will find the manufacturers name, the model (12B) and the ref. Nº 11 28 engraved in the metal. This gorgeous antique Monophone English witchs hat horn gramophone is an exceptional item, a great opportunity to get an ancient gramophone with a fine design and in perfect working order. Dimensions: Box: Side: 13.2 in / 33 cm. Height: 5.6 in / 14 cm. Horn: Length: 22.8 in / 57 cm. Mouths Width: 16.8 in / 42 cm.
Royal
This impressive antique horn gramophone is a British article that dates from the 1920s (nope). It is a collectors piece for its great beauty, exceptional condition and incredible working order. The gramophone has been carefully restored so every component part looks great. The motor has also been dismantled and fully cleansed so nowadays the gramophone sounds wonderfully and boasts an impeccable working order. The box is made of solid mahogany wood; the wood displays its fine reddish brown color under an attractive satin finish. On its front side we can see a rectangular molded frame with a sticker inside; this sticker bears a printed inscription that reads ROYAL MONTROSE. The sticker is blue, yellow and black and is in perfect condition. (of course it is - because its new) The metal component parts that make up the gramophones mechanism have also been restored (!) so they look great: the elbow and the arm boast a fine black finish that provides the device with style. The reproducer or soundbox is an original Polydor Electrix and bears this name at the back, in embossed letters. On the other hand, the gramophone´s motor is signed by the brand Columbia (who were a leading manufacturer so unlikely would sell motors to 3rd parties) did not and bears the inscription MADE IN ENGLAND engraved in the metal. Last but not least, the amazing metal horn that crowns the device boasts a gorgeous emerald-green-lacquered finish embellished with golden lines; these colors combine perfectly with the warm color of the wooden box. Its striking beauty turns this gramophone into an exclusive piece, worthy of a great lover of antique music machines. Measurements: Box: Side: 12.9 in / 33 cm. Height: 12.2 in / 31 cm. Horn: Length: 25.5 in / 64 cm. Mouths Width: 22 in / 56 cm.
- Victor
- Winner
- Willingham de Luxe
- Tiger
The Capital
Arrow
Some peoples great-grandmothers are still around
EBAY - Kleinanzeigen: https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/gramophone-aus-uromas-zeiten/2997895069-240-8202
Gramophone aus Uromas Zeiten
560 € VB
Verkaufe altes Gramophone mit Messing-Trichter, Erbstück, guter
Zustand. sehr dekorativ, Privatverkauf,
Bezahlung über paypal möglich.
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