Pathe - Type 0051 78 rpm gramophone player






Holds dual bachelor's degrees in electronics and physics with 20 years in audio engineering.
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Description from the seller
Gramophone portable Pathé MD 130, model Type 0051, serial number 13629, manufactured in 1921 by Phonos‑Disque TSF R. Jeanbrun (Vienna, France).
Mechanical player for 78 rpm records with stylus.
Notable features
• Iconic design: high-end 1920s-1930s crocodile‑imitation stitched finish.
• Original mechanism: side crank and period acoustic arm, in very good cosmetic condition.
• Piece of History: authentic, unrestored object, far from modern reproductions.
• Versatility: ideal for collection, decoration, or display.
Specifications
- Brand: Pathé
- Model: MD 130 – Type 0051
- Year: 1921
- Serial number: 13629
- Type: Hand-crank mechanical gramophone
- Support: 78 rpm records
- Material: metal + crocodile imitation coating
- Color: dark brown / beige
- Manufacture: France (Vienna)
Condition
Very good overall condition for an instrument over 100 years old.
Signs of wear due to age (see photos).
Reported defect: the playback head does not hold perfectly.
Operation
- Winding mechanism: functional
- On/off: operates correctly
- Playback: clear and powerful sound, no mechanical noise
- Tested with 78 rpm records
Dimensions
- 40 × 27 × 15 cm
- Weight: approx. 10 kg
Contents of the lot
- Pathé MD 130 gramophone
- Original carrying case
- Replacement needles
- 2 x 78 rpm records: 1 Odéon and 1 Selmer
Shipping
Pickup on site recommended
Shipping possible to a collection point for the relevant countries.
Insurance included
Colissimo with tracking
I am not responsible for transport.
Gramophone portable Pathé MD 130, model Type 0051, serial number 13629, manufactured in 1921 by Phonos‑Disque TSF R. Jeanbrun (Vienna, France).
Mechanical player for 78 rpm records with stylus.
Notable features
• Iconic design: high-end 1920s-1930s crocodile‑imitation stitched finish.
• Original mechanism: side crank and period acoustic arm, in very good cosmetic condition.
• Piece of History: authentic, unrestored object, far from modern reproductions.
• Versatility: ideal for collection, decoration, or display.
Specifications
- Brand: Pathé
- Model: MD 130 – Type 0051
- Year: 1921
- Serial number: 13629
- Type: Hand-crank mechanical gramophone
- Support: 78 rpm records
- Material: metal + crocodile imitation coating
- Color: dark brown / beige
- Manufacture: France (Vienna)
Condition
Very good overall condition for an instrument over 100 years old.
Signs of wear due to age (see photos).
Reported defect: the playback head does not hold perfectly.
Operation
- Winding mechanism: functional
- On/off: operates correctly
- Playback: clear and powerful sound, no mechanical noise
- Tested with 78 rpm records
Dimensions
- 40 × 27 × 15 cm
- Weight: approx. 10 kg
Contents of the lot
- Pathé MD 130 gramophone
- Original carrying case
- Replacement needles
- 2 x 78 rpm records: 1 Odéon and 1 Selmer
Shipping
Pickup on site recommended
Shipping possible to a collection point for the relevant countries.
Insurance included
Colissimo with tracking
I am not responsible for transport.
