Pathe, Portable Reisgrammofoon in Houten Koffer - Zwitserse Makelij, ca. 1910–1920 78 rpm gramophone player

Rare Pathé Portable Travel Gramophone in a Wooden Case (Swiss-made, ca. 1910–1920) incl. Record Album
Double-sided Colibri Records and Original Text Books
and an extremely charming, rare and early portable travel gramophone from the renowned Pathé brand, complete with a matching historical record album. This miniature model is an absolute highlight of early portable entertainment technology from the early 20th century.

Manufacturer, Origin & Style
The gramophone comes with the original soundbox featuring the famous cock’s comb logo and the Pathé brand name. The mechanical movement is of high-quality Swiss manufacture, as evidenced by the authentic stamp with the anchor and the red cross (Swiss Made / Trade Mark) on the inside. The style is typically industrial and ingenious from the Edwardian era, designed to combine ultimate portability with mechanical precision.

Materials & Distinctive Design
The case is made of solid wood with a warm grain, fitted with metal clasps and a sturdy leather handle on the side. What makes this object truly special is the clever design: everything fits neatly into and onto the case. Even the crank handle can be neatly clicked into the lid, after which the whole can be closed compactly.

Includes Rare Colibri Records & Original Text Books
This set comes with a beautiful record album containing 6 double-sided, rare Colibri records (15 cm). The numbers are distinctly sung by Alb. de Booy, Baritone, and feature beautiful Old Dutch heritage and children’s songs, including:

Wilhelmus & Wien Neerlands Bloed
Drie kleine kleuterkes
A cart on a sandy road went by
O Denneboom
Vogeltje wat zingt gij vroeg & Waar de blanke top der duinen
Mis poes

The gramophone has been expertly cleaned by us. The spring is still very powerful and brings the whole to life smoothly. Curious how this beautiful little device sounds and plays? Watch a short video of the gramophone in action here: https://youtube.com/shorts/jj-ynOawKFQ?si=FB2wLdYDH9D6Uis1. The whole is in a fine, well-worn antique condition with light, authentic signs of age and use
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Uniqueness of this lot is that the original printed text books from Colibri and Mimosa with all lyrics have been preserved and are included!

Operation & Condition
The gramophone is expertly cleaned by us. The spring is still very powerful and brings the whole to life smoothly. It is in a fine, well-worn antique condition with light, authentic signs of age and use that contribute to the charm.
Specifications:
Dimensions of gramophone box: 21 cm wide x 15 cm deep x 10 cm high

Weight of gramophone: 2,280 grams
Weight of record album, records & text books: 500 grams

An absolute museum-worthy and complete package for the enthusiast of early music history and antique audio!

Shipping
It will be packed very carefully with bubble wrap, foam and cardboard and sent by registered and insured mail

ps: Important shipping information: For business obligations we are away from 19 November to 7 December. Lots auctioned during this period will be shipped with the greatest care from 7 December. Thank you for your understanding!