An Algraphone console cabinet gramophone, No.M.135, Serial No.387 in massive mahogany case of Chippendale style with raised centre section with serpentine Vernis Martin sliding panel concealing horn, above three drawers, flanked by serpentine record compartments, the mechanism with Motophon electric motor and Graham turntable, Sonat soundbox, Gramolith tone-arm with automatic stop and knob control for horn panel (lacks horn) - 61in.(55cm.) wide

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An Algraphone console cabinet gramophone, No.M.135, Serial No.387 in massive mahogany case of Chippendale style with raised centre section with serpentine Vernis Martin sliding panel concealing horn, above three drawers, flanked by serpentine record compartments, the mechanism with Motophon electric motor and Graham turntable, Sonat soundbox, Gramolith tone-arm with automatic stop and knob control for horn panel (lacks horn) - 61in.(55cm.) wide
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Alfred Graham's Algraphones enjoyed a degree of popularity in the early 1920's, although the firm is better remembered for its Amplion radio speakers. The gramophones were of very high quality, and used almost no proprietary components - the electric motor in this example is an exception.

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