HMV Gramophone ID

[steve102]

I have what I think is an HMV Model 5 mahogany horn gramophone base. The machine and reference numbers on the underside label are illegible but there is a date stamp of October 1916. It has a single spring motor which does not correspond with the HMV catalogue description for the Model 5 which details a double spring motor. Is this definitely a Model 5 and if so, were single spring motors ever fitted to this model from new?

Thanks,
Steve

[Steve]

It's definitely a Model 5 but if it dates from 1916 it's possible it was fitted with a single spring motor due to shortages experienced during WW1.

Conversely I have a Model 2 (previously Intermediate Monarch) from the same period which normally was fitted with a single spring motor but instead has a double!

[Adamp1gramophone]

Definitely a Model 5, as Steve confirmed. Lovely bases!

[steve102]

Many thanks for confirmng the model number and information on the motor. The motor runs well and I've replaced the rubber gaskets on the Exhibition soundbox. I just need to look out for a suitable horn and elbow.

[Dulcetto]

Many thanks for confirmng the model number and information on the motor. The motor runs well and I've replaced the rubber gaskets on the Exhibition soundbox. I just need to look out for a suitable horn and elbow.

Check out UK ebay in a couple of weeks or so for horn elbows, I have several spare elbows I will be offering , including some G&T / HMV Regards

[steve102]

Thanks Dulcetto, I'll keep an eye out for your eBay listings.

[Adamp1gramophone]

Many thanks for confirmng the model number and information on the motor. The motor runs well and I've replaced the rubber gaskets on the Exhibition soundbox. I just need to look out for a suitable horn and elbow.

Check out UK ebay in a couple of weeks or so for horn elbows, I have several spare elbows I will be offering , including some G&T / HMV Regards

I’ve sent you a private message Dulcetto!