The Talking Machine Forum — For All Antique Phonographs & Recordings

I'm delighted to learn that the machine cited in The Talking Machine World still exists in the British National War Museum. However, the magazine's description of it as a "Sonora style portable phonograph" is curious. Was it a Sonora or just "Sonora style?" If it was a Decca, why wouldn't The Talking Machine World refer to it as such?

I'd like to know if the lid is labeled "Sonora" as seen in the illustration, or if the "Decca" decal on the tone arm was added later.

George P.

No markings on the lid.

Thanks, Teak!

George P.

This link will take you to a short article about the real trench gramophone. There are some nice images there as well.

https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/the-g ... diered-on/

Here is an updated image of this work in progress.