Antique Maestrophone Gramophone-Phonograph Model 330 Crystal. Switzerland, Circa 1910

Gorgeous antique Maestrophone gramophone or phonograph model 330 Crystal with front glass panel, made in Switzerland circa 1910 by E. Paillard & Co. and in very good condition. Al lof this gramophones component parts and finishes are original from the time, even the decoration of the metal horn which is the original decoration and has not been repainted ever. This feature turns it into a very special piece, with all the charm and attractive of early-20th-century gramophones. This models box is quite original: the front and left panel has openings with a glass panel which let us see the inner mechanism and the motors operation. The box is made of solid wood and has a beautiful reddish finish which reminds us of mahogany. The elbow and support that supports the horn and the reproducer are made of chrome-plated metal. The arm support has an engraved decoration with floral motifs, very much in the taste of the time. The metal is magnificently preserved, shiny and without traces of rust. The reproducer is a MAESTROPHONE SUPERIOR model, original of the brand and in excellent condition. The motor, for its part, has the brand's logo engraved on the bottom: a Latin cross with an anchor inside. The final touch of this magnificent Gramophone is its precious enameled metal horn in light green color degraded to white, and with a delicate decoration of hand painted pink flowers. This spectacular and antique Maestrophone Model 330 Crystal gramophone will shine with its own light in the most special corner of an elegant living room. Measurements: Box: Side: 38,5 cm. Height: 18,5 cm. Horn: Length: 66 cm. Mouth Width: 55 cm.History of E. Paillard & Co. In 1814, several watchmakers located in the Swiss town of Saint Croix joined together to form the Maison Paillard, a joint venture through which to export their products. The company took the name of E. Paillard & Co, and in 1860 they also began to manufacture mechanically operated music boxes. In 1875 they built their first factory, and already in 1898 (and under the leadership of their president, Ernest Paillard), they began to build their first collection of phonographs. In 1905 they abandoned the manufacture of these devices to start producing gramophones under the trade name Maestrophone. Throughout the 20th century, the company extended its production and also manufactured typewriters, electric amplifiers for gramophones, movie cameras, projectors and radio sets. In the 70s of the 20th century, the brand began to decline and in 1981 it was acquired by Olivetti.