Can Anyone Identify this soundbox ?
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- Victor III
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Can Anyone Identify this soundbox ?
Hi , recently came across this soundbox and cannot work out what the make is ! is the last letter an M or LL ? No-one I have shown it to can decipher the first letter...... Any ideas ? (it does say British Made on the back if it helps).
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Re: Can Anyone Identify this soundbox ?
My eyes see "Gill"
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Yep me too Gill
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Re: Can Anyone Identify this soundbox ?
Seems to be written in old Gothic style, and thus I read "G M"
Does this seem logic?
Does this seem logic?
Inigo
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I've googled gothic letters and the first one does look like a G, but I can't think of any British make with the initials GM or even Gill - anyone ??
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Re: Can Anyone Identify this soundbox ?
There's another "Gill" or "GM" sound box (#9) on this page -- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1084537 ... 675331544/
I've spotted no references to "Gill", but I have found a few mentioning "GM Gramophone" but not in relation to any specific brand or manufacturer.
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Re: Can Anyone Identify this soundbox ?
I see it now too... GMInigo wrote: Mon Aug 18, 2025 8:33 am Seems to be written in old Gothic style, and thus I read "G M"
Does this seem logic?
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Re: Can Anyone Identify this soundbox ?
Ah, I have now found references to "Golden Melody" gramophones ! This could be mystery solved - does anyone have one, or a photo of one with a GM soundbox ??