Pathe - Type 0051 78 rpm gramophone player
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Selected by Ariel Cabello
Holds dual bachelor's degrees in electronics and physics with 20 years in audio engineering.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller
Portable Pathé gramophone MD 130, model Type 0051, serial number 13629, manufactured in 1921 by Phonos‑Disque TSF R. Jeanbrun (Vienne, France).
Mechanical player for 78 rpm records with a needle.
Points to note
• Iconic design: premium, crocodile-embossed pebbled finish from the 1920s–1930s.
• Original mechanics: side crank and period acoustic arm, in very good cosmetic condition.
• Piece of History: authentic, unrestored item, 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-cranked mechanical gramophone
- Support: 78 rpm records
- Material: metal + crocodile-imitating coating
- Color: dark brown / beige
- Manufacture: France (Vienne)
Condition
Very good overall condition for an appliance of more than 100 years.
Signs of wear due to age (see photos).
Reported defect: the playback head does not hold perfectly.
Functioning
- 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
Package contents
- 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 drop-off point for the countries concerned.
Insurance included
Colissimo with tracking
Portable Pathé gramophone MD 130, model Type 0051, serial number 13629, manufactured in 1921 by Phonos‑Disque TSF R. Jeanbrun (Vienne, France).
Mechanical player for 78 rpm records with a needle.
Points to note
• Iconic design: premium, crocodile-embossed pebbled finish from the 1920s–1930s.
• Original mechanics: side crank and period acoustic arm, in very good cosmetic condition.
• Piece of History: authentic, unrestored item, 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-cranked mechanical gramophone
- Support: 78 rpm records
- Material: metal + crocodile-imitating coating
- Color: dark brown / beige
- Manufacture: France (Vienne)
Condition
Very good overall condition for an appliance of more than 100 years.
Signs of wear due to age (see photos).
Reported defect: the playback head does not hold perfectly.
Functioning
- 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
Package contents
- 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 drop-off point for the countries concerned.
Insurance included
Colissimo with tracking
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Pathe
Model
Type 0051
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
+ Extra item (see description)
Designer/artist/maker
Pathé – Gramophone portable MD 130 – 78 tours – 1921
Serial Number
13629
Year of manufacture
1921
Weight
10 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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