Identifying a HMV Cabinet Model

[phyi9530]

Hi all, would like to seek your help to identify the model of this gramophone. It appears to be a HMV Cabinet model 11. It has no lid lock, but has a goose neck tone arm and castor. The sound box is HMV No. 4 (think this may have been replaced since it's not compatible with the decal?). I also see that the tone arm appears to have a part for autobrake (circled in orange) although the autobrake is not seen. Can anyone share if my observation is correct? If so, what would be likely year of manufacture of this gramophone? Would a HMV model 11 carry a double spring motor? Thanks so much.

[Orchorsol]

It does look like a model 11 but I don't have much knowledge in this area. What are its dimensions? That would help.

The Phonoservice book indicates an Exhibition soundbox for the model 11.

[epigramophone]

The Model 11, assuming that is what this is, had either a double or a triple spring motor depending on the date of manufacture.
Late examples had the No.2 soundbox, but the No.4 was commonly fitted as an upgrade when electrical recordings became available.

Your pictures suggest that the exterior has either faded in direct sunlight or has been stripped and refinished.
The interior is noticeably darker and has a high gloss finish.

[Inigo]

The fork of the auto brake is surely hidden under the turntable; that's why it cannot be seen. A scrutiny reveals the probable presence of the little handle at the right arm of the fork, which seems to appear just beside the turntable edge here:

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