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88. Cie
Française Du Gramophone Monarch II, ca. 1910, France
89. His
Master’s Voice Monarch II, ca. 1911, England
Dimensions: 76 x 55 x 70 cm
Dimensions: 77 x 55 x 68 cm
Monarch II sold by the French subsidiary company of The Gramophone Co. Ltd. Ornate oak case, “Exhibition” reproducer, large 55 cm diameter wooden “spear tip” horn.
This type of Monarch II case has been sold both on French and German markets, but the exact origin of this particular machine is unknown. Oak case, “Exhibition” reproducer, large 55 cm diameter wooden “spear tip” horn.
90. Pathéphone
No. 8, ca. 1911, France
91. Boston
Talking Machine Co. Little Wonder Phonograph, ca. 1911, USA
Dimensions: 72 x 48 x 67 cm Serial No.: 63566
Dimensions: 35 x 25 x 27 cm
Introduced in 1911, the Little Wonder Phonograph is often thought to be related to the Little Wonder Records but are in fact the products of two entirely different unrelated companies. Quite uncommon tiny key wound gramophone with cast-iron base and metal horn both painted black, and with a reproducer that can be rotated to play either vertical-cut or lateral-cut records. 38 Priced at 110 francs the Pathéphone No. 8 was even more expensive and with even more decorative case than models No. 4 and No. 6. Very ornate walnut case, Pathé reproducer and a green painted Morning Glory horn.