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Hand-driven zonophone, c. 1900. With oak case. Screwed-on label reads: "Zon-o-phone / Patented / Sole rights for Great Britain + Ireland / Nicole Freres, Ltd, London E.C." Consists of turntable, handle with internal thread, horn and attached mounting bracket, soundbox, body. Hand-driven gramophone-type talking machine with two-weight governer and speed control. Repainted and sandbox refurbished etc in 1977.
The "Baby" Zonophone was a record player especially designed so that it could be hand turned by children. The hand-powered motor had a governer so that the record turned at a single speed. It was advertised as being "designed for those who require a moderately priced Machine, which will give a good clear reproduction."
Details
- Category:
- Sound Reproduction
- Object Number:
- 1973-503
- Materials:
- oak
- Measurements:
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overall: 325 mm x 492 mm x 232 mm,
- type:
- record player
- credit:
- Mr. M. Markovitz.
