An E.M.G Handmade gramophone, of early Mark X pattern but with Mark IX horn, 2-spring plated soundbox, gooseneck tone-arm, Paillard double-spring motor (converted to single spring) and crossbanded oak case - 19½in.(50cm.) wide, the horn 22in. diam. approx (53cm.); and an E.M.G. fibre cutter, three needle tins and a collection of classical records

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An E.M.G Handmade gramophone, of early Mark X pattern but with Mark IX horn, 2-spring plated soundbox, gooseneck tone-arm, Paillard double-spring motor (converted to single spring) and crossbanded oak case - 19½in.(50cm.) wide, the horn 22in. diam. approx (53cm.); and an E.M.G. fibre cutter, three needle tins and a collection of classical records
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Provenance

The gramophone and records are believed to have belonged to Augustus John. A letter (undated) addressed to Dorelia John was found in one of the record albums.

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