Fullotone Gramophone in Chinoiserie finish.
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2013 1:20 pm
I have been asked to post some more pictures of this machine, which recently appeared in the Machines section under "Happy Holidays..."
The full story of it's acquisition and restoration was covered in an article which I wrote for the Autumn 2011 edition of the CLPGS magazine "For the Record".
Chinese and Japanese lacquer, known as Chinoiserie in the antiques trade, enjoyed a brief revival in the mid 1920's including use on gramophone cabinets. Such machines were usually made to special order, and cost considerably more than the standard oak or mahogany versions.
My Fullotone came from the home of a titled lady whose main concern was to ensure that it went to a private collector, not a dealer. Soon after acquiring it I received an enquiry from China expressing an interest in purchasing, but it is not for sale.
Where would I find another?
The full story of it's acquisition and restoration was covered in an article which I wrote for the Autumn 2011 edition of the CLPGS magazine "For the Record".
Chinese and Japanese lacquer, known as Chinoiserie in the antiques trade, enjoyed a brief revival in the mid 1920's including use on gramophone cabinets. Such machines were usually made to special order, and cost considerably more than the standard oak or mahogany versions.
My Fullotone came from the home of a titled lady whose main concern was to ensure that it went to a private collector, not a dealer. Soon after acquiring it I received an enquiry from China expressing an interest in purchasing, but it is not for sale.
Where would I find another?