What is it?

[phonodesbois]

Hi, on eBay.fr, there is an European phonograph with a strange "end-gate" system.
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/122027474439?_tr ... EBIDX%3AIT
Any clue on it?
Jeff
Ps: I know I should have posted this question on the British and European forum but this forum is not very active and it might get worst with the Brexit!!!