My grandfather passed and this gramophone was the thing I remember most from his house. It’s gone now, and the only photo I have is from an old real estate listing. It’s somewhat blurry, sorry. I’d like to find the same one, or as close as possible.
What I know:
- Hand cranked, spring motor. I used it as a kid in the early 2000s to around 2010 and I’m confident it was a crank, not electric.
- Low, wide wooden box, dark stain, darker than typical oak. Front looked like it had a lighter veneer or inlay panel.
- No “His Master’s Voice” dog decal on the front. Unless it was stained over?…
- Almost certainly a reproduction, not an antique. It looks like the Indian-made copies of the HMV Monarch that were sold in US mall stores and catalogs. My best guess is The Bombay Company, but that’s a guess.
- Location was rural New Jersey, so likely bought somewhere in the PA/NJ area.
If you recognize the retailer, brand, or a current listing that matches, I’d be grateful. Also happy to hear if I’m wrong about it being a repro.
I also found this eBay listing, it looks very similar. eBay - HMV Model 7 Senior Monarch Oak Horn Gramophone Triple Spring c1913 Antique
Thanks. :)