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Not mine, but seems a temptation... An early black HMV102, seems not to be working, but must be a broken spring. Complex early brake, to be adjusted. Seems a bit tatty, but decent, and looks fantastic. Serial no seems to be 6492... No16 soundbox https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235331007671 ... olid=10050

It already has 15 bids, but as well as a new mainspring the buyer may want to source a record tray.
An application of black shoe polish will cover most of the scuffs on the exterior.