A mahogany Monarch Gramophonewith brass Morning Glory horn, G&T Exhibition soundbox and gooseneck tonearm, double-spring wormed drive motor and mahogany case with fluted pilasters flanking panels, Gramophone & Typewriter Ltd transfer and suppliers plaque R.W. Pentland, Edinburgh --circa 1907, the horn 24 x 23½in. (60 x 61cm.) diam. (speed control screw replaced, turntable cracked)

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A mahogany Monarch Gramophonewith brass Morning Glory horn, G&T Exhibition soundbox and gooseneck tonearm, double-spring wormed drive motor and mahogany case with fluted pilasters flanking panels, Gramophone & Typewriter Ltd transfer and suppliers plaque R.W. Pentland, Edinburgh --circa 1907, the horn 24 x 23½in. (60 x 61cm.) diam. (speed control screw replaced, turntable cracked)

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The brass Morning Glory horn is seldom found, partly because from 1908 it was effectively replaced by the wood horn as a deluxe option, and some existing brass-horned machines were re-equipped with wood horns. Mahogany cases were apparently made by British cabinet makers, unlike standard oak versions imported from Victor in the USA.

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