Gramophone Harp [Klingsor]
Maker and role
Krebs and Klenk, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1912
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Object detail
Accession number
2006.341
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Description
This is a 78 RPM speed record player Gramophone. This example has a golden oak case with metal and leaded art glass to the front and a crank handle on the right. The motor wind up is to the front and there is a start/stop pull lever and a speed control lever. A spring motor plays for 7 minutes per wind. The design is in the art-nouveau style. Opening the 2 doors on the front, reveals the Piano Lyre Harp and strings which are supposed to enhance the quality of the sound in some way. At the bottom is a pull out drawer which reveals a 10" turntable with felt that can accommodate 78 RPM records. A gooseneck arm protrudes from the far rear corner and is attached to a small round speaker. Brass tone arm with aluminium Klingsor Sound box with mica diaphragm. There are compartments in the front for spare needles.
Marks
Klingsor Embossed
Other name
Klingsor
Credit Line
Krebs and Klenk. Circa 1912. Gramophone Harp [Klingsor], 2006.341. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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