Paillard - Mikiphone System Hunter rare pocket Gramophone

Rare pocket-sized gramophone, Mikiphone.

The Mikiphone, regarded as the world's only pocket gramophone, was invented by the Hungarian brothers Miklós and Étienne Vadász and produced by the Swiss company Maison Paillard of Sainte-Croix between 1925 and 1927 in 180,000 units.

The Mikiphone is a spring-driven device housed in a metal case similar to a large pocket watch, with a bakelite resonator. Despite its small size, it can play 78 rpm records up to 25 cm in diameter.

The specimen offered at auction is in excellent condition, intact, with normal signs of wear and aging compatible with its age. The numerous photographs are an integral part of the description.

To close the gramophone, it is advisable to leave the large Bakelite resonator shell on the outside, since, due to age, it has slightly contracted and, entering the housing with difficulty, it risks breaking. This is quite common; in fact, the resonators of Mikiphone gramophones are often damaged. The item up for auction, however, has the resonator still intact. Even when assembling it and especially when disassembling it, you must handle it with great care, because it is truly a delicate piece..

The gramophone works and can still play records, but as a device from a century ago it is auctioned solely as a collectible object and for display.

NB: the disks shown in the photographs are not included.

Measurements 11.5 x 11.5 x 4.7

Shipment with proper packaging and insurance.