Electrola - 192 Gramophone

For sale is an absolute gem for collectors and connoisseurs of historical phonographs: an antique cabinet gramophone from the German heritage brand Electrola (Model 192 / built to be indistinguishable from HMV His Master’s Voice 192). The unit is in an almost perfect, museum-like condition (like new), which is an absolute rarity for its age of nearly 100 years (manufacture circa 1927–1929).

Features & details of this device:
* Manufacturer & model: Electrola Model 192 (luxury cabinet model)
* Cabinet condition: Beautiful, deep-gloss mahogany wood with no notable scratches, water damage, or fading. The delicate legs and edges are completely undamaged.
* Inner workings & fittings: The internal components as well as the gilded fittings and the tonearm are visually impeccably preserved.
* Acoustics & technology: Equipped with the famous internal “saxophone horn” (metal). The volume can be regulated authentically by opening and closing the two upper doors.
* Provenance proof: Directly under the lid hinge is the original, intact dealer metal plaque from the renowned “Musikhaus Grammophon-Ludwig, Berlin W”.
* Included accessories:
* An antique original tin from the Swiss brand Laubscher (type: Forte) for gramophone needles.
* A collection of well-preserved contemporary shellac records (78 RPM).
* Storage: The lower compartment offers ample space and original separating elements for record storage.

Condition & functionality:
The device has always been cared for with the utmost attention. The mechanical crank-wind motor can be wound smoothly and the turntable runs quietly. The original Electrola sound box delivers the characteristic, captivating sound of the 1920s.

A device in this optical and mechanical top condition is hardly found on the market and represents a value-stable antique.