Gramophone [Pixie Grippa]
Maker and role
Perophone Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1900
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Object detail
Accession number
1967.134
Maker
Production period
Description
The "Pixie Grippa" portable gramophone comes in brown carrying case. There is a turntable in the centre with a spindle to accommodate all records up to 10" size. A gooseneck tuner arm projects out of one corner and has a speaker connected at the other end. On the inner side of the folding lid are instructions on the use of the "Pixie Grippa".
Marks
The Grippa / PORTABLE / PEROPHONE / LEADING ALWAYS / ABSOLUTELY NEW / THE / GRAMOPHONE / WITH THE GUARANTEE / BRITISH MANUFACTURE / PEROPHONE Ltd. LONDON, ENGLAND. / PATENTS / [...numbers...] Printed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Perophone Limited. Circa 1900. Gramophone [Pixie Grippa], 1967.134. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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