Antique His Master's Voice Gramophone. Circa 1915

Wonderful antique His Masters Voice gramophone - phonograph, model Monarch. This model is a luxury edition and dates from the early 20th century (circa 1915). The gramophone is in excellent condition and has been carefully restored in order to show off the amazing look that can be appreciated in the images. The double-string motor has also been cleaned and tuned so today remains in perfect working order. The chromed-metal component parts are all original from the time and make up a quality item, as antique as beautiful. The gramophones box is made of solid oak wood, decorated with hand-carved dark wooden details. The boxs base and top have milled edges. The wood is protected by a lovely French-polish finish that provides it with a warm satin glow. The chrome-plated arm supports an EXHIBITION reproducer or soundbox, original by HMV. The stunning wooden Morning Glory horn is also in strikingly good condition. Under the back bracket (the chromed-metal piece that supports the elbow) we can see the remains of an antique sticker with the printed brand name The Gramophone Company, the British recording firm that created the brand His Masters Voice. The label shows the original logo of the company (previous to the popular image of the dog listening to a gramophone): a little angel playing a record with the end of a feather. This outstanding antique His Masters Voice Monarch gramophone will stand out in the most attractive dining room. Measurements: Box: Side: 12.9 in / 33 cm. Height: 6.6 in / 17 cm. Elbows Height: 14.1 in / 36 cm. Horn: Length: 26 in / 67 cm. Mouths Width: 22 in / 58 cm.History of His Masters Voice Inside the cover we find the famous brand logo with the inscription HIS MASTERS VOICE clearly printed in golden lettering. The brand was created in 1899 from a picture by Francis Barraud depicting the dog Nipper listening to his dead owners voice coming from a phonograph. The Gramophone Company bought the picture, but before they told Barraud to change the phonograph for a gramophone of their own. The rest is history: the image became worldly famous and the firm eventually changed its company name for the brand name. The Gramophone Company, based in the United Kingdom, was one of the early recording companies. The company was merged with the Columbia Graphophone Company in 1931 to form Electric and Musical Industries Limited (EMI), the company title as "The Gramophone Company Limited".