Just For The Record – An HMV Gramophone Dating From 1938

This is a lovely thing – a Vintage Portable HMV Gramophone Model 102 in Brown dating from 1938. In its day this fine instrument would have been regarded as the pinnacle of gramophone design and was a much prized possession in many a household. The quality of sound that is could reproduce, given the very basic technology, by today’s standards, upon which it was based, is superb and we are sure that this example of this iconic gramophone will soon find a place in the collection of an enthusiast who has been looking around for the right one to buy.

HMV Gramophone Model 102 in Brown dating from 1938

The makers, HMV, were, and still are to some extent, a big name in the music business and were famous for their mascot of a small dog peering into the soundhorn of a gramophone listening to a recording of “His Masters Voice”, hence HMV. The illustration below, which became their trademark and logo, was actually an extract from a painting by the artist, Francis Barraud, A.R.A.entitled “His Master’s Voice”.

Nipper the Dog – HMV’s Mascot

The HMV 102, of which this is a fine example in excellent condition, is still widely recognised as being at the forefront of portable gramophone design and it remained in production, with only minor changes, from its launch in 1931 until the late 1950s. This particular model has a brown Rexine leathercloth surface on the outside and a brown motor board with the internal fittings being chromium plated.

The turntable system has an automatic or manual start/stop option by means of a selector lever. There is a single spring motor with the 5a soundbox and there is a proportional tone arm and horn system.

Offered for sale at just £625, this gramophone will not be around for long to be sure to look at the other pictures by following this link or, better still, visiting our north London showroom.

Dimensions

Height 41cm  x Width 28cm  x Depth 15cm, or if you prefer, Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 6 inches.

Shipping

We would be pleased to ship this fine HMV gramophone to almost any destination worldwide – please contact us for a shipping quotation first. Shipping to mainland UK destinations is offered free of charge.

For expert help and advice, please call  +44 20 8809 9605 or email:  info@regentantiques.com. Better still, why not visit our north London showroom?