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Rare Indian HMV table top gramophone
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:02 am
by Steve
I mentioned this in the 130 thread as it is essentially a similar machine but this one has the no. 52 oil bath motor, re-entrant type tone-arm and fittings shared with it's more transportable cousin, the 113.
Re: Rare Indian HMV table top gramophone
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:04 am
by Steve
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Re: Rare Indian HMV table top gramophone
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:07 am
by Steve
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Re: Rare Indian HMV table top gramophone
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:30 am
by soundgen
Ooer ! Strange transfer for such a machine ? 10 years too early ? or what ?
Re: Rare Indian HMV table top gramophone
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:39 am
by Steve
Yes, typical Indian mash up. I cant tell if it was ever previously an earlier table grand which got a later retrofit, if that makes sense?
Mind you, the cabinet is definitely 1930's Deco style.
Re: Rare Indian HMV table top gramophone
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 3:15 pm
by Steve
A few more pics:
Re: Rare Indian HMV table top gramophone
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 9:27 am
by alang
That is a beautiful design. And the motor looks very Columbia like. Original machines from countries outside of the usual mainstream are so interesting.
Thanks for sharing!
Andreas
Re: Rare Indian HMV table top gramophone
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 1:46 pm
by Steve
You're very welcome, Andreas. In fact the HMV 52 is based on the Garrard Super motor which was an earlier oil bath design.
Re: Rare Indian HMV table top gramophone
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 2:56 pm
by emgcr
What a very interesting machine Steve and, mash-up or not, has great appeal, craftsmanship and artistry. As for the motor---what can one say..............superb ! Unique I imagine ?
Re: Rare Indian HMV table top gramophone
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 3:24 pm
by Steve
Thanks, Graham. I think this is a unique machine made to order and yes, the oil-bath motor is quite special.