Phonograph “Graphophone Model BC” with reproducer, horn, tripod, cylinder
Phonograph “Graphophone Model BC” with reproducer, horn, tripod, cylinder
USA, New York
1905
Columbia Phonograph Co
Wood, steel, brass, cast iron, mica, amber, rubber; mechanical work, carpentry, casting, painting, decalcomania, soldering
46 x 49 x 35 cm, 26 kg
Inscriptions on the goldish banner: “The Graphophone/Columbia Phonograph Co./New York & London”, patent numbers and dates ranging from 1884 to 1897. On the case rear side on decalcomania: “The GRAPHOPHONE and COLUMBIA RECORDS were awarded THE GRAND PRIZE at the PARIS EXPOSITION 1900 AND ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION 1904”. On the mechanism front side: “GRAPHOPHONE”
The nickel-plated chassis supporting the gramophone mechanism is mounted on the top cover of rectangular wooden case featuring a molded base, paneled side walls, and turned columns at the corners. A logo reading “The Graphophone” on a scrolling goldish banner is applied via decalcomania to the front side of the case.
480.1-7/УВЗ