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[gramophone78]

The deluxe you have has the decoration in gilded metal wheras the similar machine that was discussed in the forum last week was similar except the decoration was of "pressed sawdust". Does anyone know the reason for the variety?

Both varieties were built in Germany. The "pressed sawdust" (are you sure it isn't handcarved) model was exported to Great Britain. I guess British customers preferred understatement even in decoration Quite in contrast to the French, of course: There is a third variant with slightly different gilded decoration for the French market.

Stephan a fantastic machine to have in your collection regardless what horn is on it. Wonderful photo's. Thanks for sharing... .

[budsta]

Hi
The model is called the "Doric". I've only seen them in Mahogany. They are single spring and have a coloured morning glory horn.
I have seen a later version that has the "dog and gramophone " decal but they usually have the rectangle "gramophone company". I can't recall if I have seen one with a "G&T" decal.
One of the harder models to find
Stephen