1930s HMV Model 104 Gramophone HMV 5a Soundbox Harrods

Vintage HMV Model 104 1930s Antique Gramophone Record Player HMV 5a Soundbox.

A table-top gramophone produced in the early 1930s (approx. late 1920s–1930s), noted for its excellent sound quality, oak cabinet, 10-inch turntable, and No. 5A soundbox. It features a single-spring No. 69 motor enclosed in a ‘ham tin’ casing and uses a swan-neck tone arm.

Specifications

Production: Early 1930s.
Cabinet: Usually oak, with an internal horn design and front grill/fret
Soundbox: HMV No. 5A
Motor: Single-spring No. 69 motor, known for its enclosed “ham tin” black crackle finish
Turntable: 10-inch diameter
Tone Arm: Swan-neck type

Dimensions

Width: 18 in / 47 cm
Height: 9.5 in / 24 cm
Depth: 16 in / 41 cm

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