Phonograph Pathé “Le Sublime”
Phonograph Pathé “Le Sublime”
France, Paris
Circa 1903
Compagnie générale de phonographes, cinématographes et appareils de précision Pathé
Steel, wood, aluminum, mica, plastic; mechanical work, woodwork, stamping, engraving, electroplating, decalcomania
25.5 x 39 x 29 cm, horn: 41 x ø 35 cm
On the mechanism casing: “JE CHANTE HAUT ET CLAIR/MARQUE DÉPOSÉE”; decalcomania on the case: “Le Sublime”; on the reproducer: “REPRODUCTEUR/BREVETÉ S.G.D.G. FRANCE ET ETRANGER”.
Phonograph is mounted on a rectangular, lacquered wooden base with molded plinth. An image of a crowing rooster and inscriptions in French are stamped on the outer side of the box. This model features a lightweight aluminum horn with a curved profile. Four wire rings for attaching the horn support system are installed on the top panel of the base on both sides of the mechanism. Guide pins for the cover are fitted in the corners of the panel. The set includes a horn, a cover, a cylinder adapter, and a reproducer.
Media: phonograph cylinder.
824.1-5/УВЗ