Regal – Antique Regal Mechanical Gramophone Record Player – Internal Horn Cabinet – Working – c.1920s – 12 Grammofoon

Original Regal Antique Gramophone Record Player – Early 20th CenturyOffered here is an authentic Regal mechanical gramophone with internal horn, dating from approximately the 1920s. This elegant tabletop gramophone is housed in a beautiful wooden cabinet and represents a classic example of early acoustic sound reproduction technology before the era of electric record players.Unlike early models with external brass horns, this gramophone features a concealed internal horn system, which became popular during the 1920s for its improved aesthetics and more compact design.The gramophone is fully mechanical and hand-wound using the original crank located on the side of the cabinet. The spring motor powers the turntable and allows shellac records to be played without any electricity.This model was designed to play 78 RPM shellac records, the standard format used during the first half of the 20th century.Historical BackgroundThe brand Regal was used during the early 20th century by various European manufacturers and distributors of gramophones. Many models from this period were produced in Germany, Switzerland, or England, often using high-quality spring motors supplied by well-known mechanical manufacturers.Gramophones like this one represent an important milestone in the history of recorded music and remain highly collectible today.ConditionThe gramophone is in working condition.The original... lees verder bij Catawiki