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I got this Special Rare Gramophone a few monts ago . I knew they made them but never came across one . They Originate from the Woodcarvers of Brienz Americans refer to them as Black Forrest however Black Forrest is a Region in the South of Germany ...but never mind.

They normally are a lot smaller and have a Mechanical music Box inbuilt.
I believe the Gramophone parts are made in St Croix Switzerland known for the famous Thorens . The Horn is wooden and inbuilt , the Sound comes out at the rigth side under the Stairs.
Size is Wide 73 cm dept 51 cm and 44 cm Tall. Double spring Motor .

The Sound is not Great but a a novelity Piece its a whopper.
Datewise 1940s

Regards Martin

Can you please show us better photos of the spot where the sound emits?

No the sound emits on the rigth side under the stairs (see picture)

Wowsers! It's machines like this that make a collection interesting. A friend has a similarly fabulous machine in the form of an opera house. Congratulations!

Jerry B.

Jerry B. wrote: Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:09 pm Wowsers! It's machines like this that make a collection interesting.
Jerry B.

The best response to seeing this is indeed Wowsers! Very cool collectable.

The pictures have gone but this old thread still exists :

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