Columbia - 112 - Viva-Tonal Gramophone
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Columbia Viva-Tonal portable gramophone, model 112, manufactured in 1920, in good overall physical condition, tested and functional, with its original carrying case, dimensions 15 × 30 × 40 cm, weight 5 g.
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Columbia Viva-Tonal Portable Gramophone – England, c. 1925–1935
Manufacturer: Columbia Graphophone Company
Model: Viva-Tonal Portable Gramophone
Origin: England (United Kingdom)
Chronology: Circa 1925–1935
Dimensions: 15 × 30 × 40 cm
Weight: Approximately 5 kg
Description
Original Columbia Viva-Tonal portable gramophone manufactured in England during the 1920s and 1930s. It is a genuine collectible piece belonging to the prestigious Columbia Graphophone Company, one of the most recognized names in the history of mechanical sound reproduction.
It retains its original portable case, metal acoustic arm, sound box, speed regulator, and the original Columbia silk-screening on the inside of the lid. Its compact design allowed easy transport, making it one of the most popular music playback systems of its era.
The mechanism has been serviced and its operation confirmed by a specialist antique dealer. It shows signs of use and wear consistent with its age, preserving an attractive patina typical of an authentic early 20th-century piece.
In addition to its historical and technological interest, it makes a magnificent decorative element for vintage, industrial, or Art Deco interiors.
Condition report
Good overall condition for its age. Displays surface wear, signs of use, and small imperfections typical of the passage of time. Mechanism in working order. It is recommended to carefully study the photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
Notes
Original period piece, not a reproduction. Ideal for collectors of gramophones, phonographs, vintage technology, and objects related to the history of music and sound reproduction.
Columbia Viva-Tonal Portable Gramophone – England, c. 1925–1935
Manufacturer: Columbia Graphophone Company
Model: Viva-Tonal Portable Gramophone
Origin: England (United Kingdom)
Chronology: Circa 1925–1935
Dimensions: 15 × 30 × 40 cm
Weight: Approximately 5 kg
Description
Original Columbia Viva-Tonal portable gramophone manufactured in England during the 1920s and 1930s. It is a genuine collectible piece belonging to the prestigious Columbia Graphophone Company, one of the most recognized names in the history of mechanical sound reproduction.
It retains its original portable case, metal acoustic arm, sound box, speed regulator, and the original Columbia silk-screening on the inside of the lid. Its compact design allowed easy transport, making it one of the most popular music playback systems of its era.
The mechanism has been serviced and its operation confirmed by a specialist antique dealer. It shows signs of use and wear consistent with its age, preserving an attractive patina typical of an authentic early 20th-century piece.
In addition to its historical and technological interest, it makes a magnificent decorative element for vintage, industrial, or Art Deco interiors.
Condition report
Good overall condition for its age. Displays surface wear, signs of use, and small imperfections typical of the passage of time. Mechanism in working order. It is recommended to carefully study the photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
Notes
Original period piece, not a reproduction. Ideal for collectors of gramophones, phonographs, vintage technology, and objects related to the history of music and sound reproduction.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Columbia
Model
112 - Viva-Tonal
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Box
Year of manufacturing
1920
Weight
5 g
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
15 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
40 cm
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