Two portable gramophones:a <I>Brunswick Cliftophone</I> with horizontal soundbox, Tubular Amplifier in internal horn enclosed by flap and record compartment in base, covered in blue cloth; and a <I>Decca</I> 1 portable in black cloth-covered case with Crescendo Junior soundbox and Dulciflex in lid, 1926 (2) | Christie's

Sale 8473

Mechanical Music, Ornamental Turning and Technical Apparatus

London, South Kensington

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28 July 1999

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Lot 51

Two portable gramophones:a Brunswick Cliftophone with horizontal soundbox, Tubular Amplifier in internal horn enclosed by flap and record compartment in base, covered in blue cloth; and a Decca 1 portable in black cloth-covered case with Crescendo Junior soundbox and Dulciflex in lid, 1926 (2)

Price realised

GBP 115

Estimate

GBP 100 - GBP 200

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Two portable gramophones:a Brunswick Cliftophone with horizontal soundbox, Tubular Amplifier in internal horn enclosed by flap and record compartment in base, covered in blue cloth; and a Decca 1 portable in black cloth-covered case with Crescendo Junior soundbox and Dulciflex in lid, 1926 (2)
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