{"title":"Vintage Gramophone Equipment \/ Accessories","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Gramophone Equipment \/ Accessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1920s-ebonite-loudspeaker-horn-for-gec-gecophone-model-a-bc2600","title":"1920s Ebonite Loudspeaker Horn For GEC Gecophone Model A BC2600","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e1920s Ebonite Loudspeaker Horn For GEC Gecophone Model A BC2600\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful looking object is a 1920s Ebonite Loudspeaker Horn For GEC Gecophone Model A BC2600, made by General Electric Company in 1925.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorn Max. Diameter: 35.7 cm (~14\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 68cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(NB: Since it is so big it will have to be shipped via courier, hence the higher cost of postage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of moulded Ebonite (vulcanised rubber) with a brass ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a Radio Loudspeaker horn used, as part of the Gecophone loudspeaker system, to enhance the sound acoustics from a crystal set or gramophone before loudspeakers had been perfected.  This allowed a room of people to listen as opposed to an individual using headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraved with GEC at the rear towards the metal ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horn and loudspeaker were advertised in the June 17th 1925 edition of Wireless World (see image).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, with a few surface scuffs commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\nPlease click on the following links for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/radio-equipment-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage radio accessories \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-technology-scientific-engineering-imaging-medical-equipment-instruments-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage technology.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"GEC (General Electric Co)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37655404707989,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/IMG_2183.jpg?v=1608221225"},{"product_id":"original-1930s-marconi-praise-portraits-marconiphone-advertising-booklet","title":"Original 1930s Marconi Praise \u0026 Portraits Marconiphone Advertising Booklet","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOriginal 1930s Marconi Praise \u0026amp; Portraits Marconiphone Advertising Booklet\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Original 1930s Marconi Praise \u0026amp; Portraits Marconiphone Advertising Booklet is a real slice of social history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is effectively an advertisement for Marconi sets, Marconiphone Radio-gramophone, and Radio in the form of customers' letters and photographs of famous 1920s\/30s actors\/actresses\/musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn pretty good condition, there is some creasing and discolouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by The Marconiphone Company Limited, 210 Tottenham Court Road, London W1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe booklet contains:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack and white photographs of some of the key talent (or 'celebrities' in modern day parlance) working for the BBC including; Guglielmo Marconi, Sir Henry Wood, Yehudi Mehudin, Norman Wisdom, Toscanini, Gracie Fields and Malcolm Sargent. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetters of praise for the qualities of Marconi products from satisfied customers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures: 18.2 x 12.6 x 0.4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've never seen another!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/radio-equipment-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage radio accessories.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marconi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42608902537473,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC04144.jpg?v=1647445419"},{"product_id":"vintage-goldring-gramophone-pick-up-head-112-h-4000-ohms-bakelite-new-old-stock","title":"Vintage Goldring Gramophone Pick Up Head 112\/H 4000 Ohms. Bakelite New Old Stock","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage Goldring Gramophone Pick Up Head 112\/H 4000 Ohms. Bakelite New Old Stock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interesting piece of Audio history is a Vintage Goldring Gramophone Pick Up Head 112\/H 4000 Ohms. Bakelite New Old Stock and in very good condition with a few storage marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in its original cardboard box, the pick up head has not been tested. A nice collectible for the Gramophone aficionados!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contentHeader\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"firstHeading\" id=\"firstHeading\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bodyContent\" id=\"bodyContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" id=\"mw-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-parser-output\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bodyContent\"\u003eManufactured by Goldring in the late 1930s not long after the company moved to the UK\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ein 1933.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bodyContent\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bodyContent\"\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-microphones-gramophone-hifi-musical-instruments\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage audio equipment.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Goldring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701659996417,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC04415.jpg?v=1649517406"},{"product_id":"1930s-decca-50-ds-portable-gramophone-red-cased-and-in-working-condition","title":"1930s Decca 50 DS Portable Gramophone Red Cased And In Working Condition","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1930s Decca 50 DS Portable Gramophone Red Cased And In Working Condition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous looking record player is a 1930s Decca 50 DS Portable Gramophone Red Cased And In Working Condition! It has a lid closing mechanism and a very useful carrying handle, but I wouldn't want to carry it too far as it is well built and pretty heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 42 (depth) x 29.4 (width) x 17 (height) centimetres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt plays 78 rpm records, and you have to manually wind the gramophone in order to play the record.  No electric or automation in this device!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does have some scuffs, rust, and blemishes, commensurate with age and use but, otherwise, is in surprisingly good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed Adjuster: Fast-slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual off\/on switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlays 78s only (record not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTurn the winder handle clockwise to make the plaque turn. Wind up handle can be removed if wound anti-clockwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream motor board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare needles in the needle container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord Storage compartment inside the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked on the head: No. 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was manufactured by the Decca Gramophone Company, part of Barrett Samuel \u0026amp; Sons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chrome arm is marked with the following Patent Numbers:- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e290469\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e297559\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e298330: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"filed style-scope application-timeline\" date=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" date=\"\"\u003eThese were all filed on 27th August 1927 by Albert Wright of the  Gilson Company Limited, Billet works, Walthamstow. A metal work industry whom was probably responsible for making the chrome work and elements of the sound box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" class=\"line style-scope application-timeline\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely piece of nostalgia for those of us whom love vintage audio equipment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-audio-visual-equipment-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaudio\/visual collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44412265693441,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/DSC05590_5e95d963-249a-4c72-97a6-25481f3b5855.jpg?v=1706632454"},{"product_id":"vintage-garrard-202-instruction-leaflet-for-the-induction-electric-gramophone-motor","title":"Vintage Garrard 202 Instruction Leaflet For The Induction Electric Gramophone Motor","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage Garrard 202 Instruction Leaflet For The Induction Electric Gramophone Motor\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal, 1930s, Vintage Garrard 202 Instruction Leaflet For The \u003cem\u003eInduction Electric Gramophone Motor\u003c\/em\u003e published by The Garrard Engineering \u0026amp; Manufacturing Co.,Ltd., Swindon, Wiltshire, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fairly good cosmetic condition with slight discolouration, light staining, and a few tears commensurate with age and use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fold out one page leaflet which includes a schematic of the no.202 Garrard gramophone motor and fitting instructions:- motor not included...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e  25.5 x 15cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/non-fiction-reference-books\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage reference books. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garrard Engineering \u0026 Manufacturing Co.Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56817177624951,"sku":null,"price":8.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/Vintage_Garrard_202_Instruction_Leaflet_For_The_Induction_Electric_Gramophone_Motor.jpg?v=1772452744"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/collections\/DSC04938.jpg?v=1728467770","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/collections\/vintage-gramophone-equipment-accessories.oembed","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}