His Masters Voice - Cocklehell Phonograph

Victor Talking Machine – Model “Cocklehell” Gramophone – USA

An early Victor Talking Machine gramophone, produced in the United States in the first decade of the 20th century. This model, known as “Cocklehell”, dates from approximately 1904–1909 and represents the classic design of early Victor phonographs.

The gramophone features a beautiful carved wooden base with decorative leaf motifs on all sides. It is fitted with a large mahogany-colored wooden horn, measuring approximately 55 cm in diameter and 64 cm in length, which gives the machine an impressive visual presence.

The gramophone is equipped with the characteristic gooseneck tonearm, a design that was patented and widely recognized for Victor machines of this period. It also retains the classic Victor Exhibition reproducer (soundbox), which was the standard configuration on many early Victor models.

The well-known “His Master’s Voice” (H.M.V.) trademark, showing the dog listening to the gramophone, can be seen on the body. This iconic logo became one of the most recognizable symbols of early recorded music.

The machine is powered by a double spring motor, typical of higher-quality Victor gramophones of the time. Despite being over a century old, it remains fully functional, producing a warm and authentic sound when playing 78 rpm records with steel needles.

This gramophone is both a collectible antique and a working piece of early audio history, suitable for display or for occasional use.

Dimensions

Wooden base: 34 × 34 × 16 cm
Horn length: 64 cm
Horn diameter: 55 cm

Condition

Good antique condition with normal signs of age and use. Mechanism working.

The item will be carefully packed for safe shipping and dispatched with a tracked courier service.