France, Paris

Circa 1900

Compagnie générale des cinématographes, phonographes et pellicules Pathé

Wood, steel, brass, aluminum alloy, mica; mechanical work, carpentry, varnishing, electroplating, casting

26.5 x 26 x 17 cm, horn: 32 x Ø 26 cm

Inscriptions on the mechanism chassis: “JE CHANTE HAUT ET CLAIR/MARQUE DÉPOSÉE”. On the sound box casing: “REPRODUCTEUR/ BREVETÉ S.G.D.G./FRANCE ET ETRANGER”. On the carriage frame lever: “PATHÉ Frères/SYSTÈME/ BREVETÉ S.G.D.G./PATENTED”

The phonograph is mounted within a rectangular wooden case featuring a narrow, profiled baseboard and cornice. A cast-metal chassis of the phonograph mechanism is installed inside the case. The case is constructed of mahogany and lacquered. A spring-driven motor, wound by a key, is mounted on the underside of the chassis. The keyhole is located on the case right side.

822.1-6/УВЗ