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Mahogany coloured Sonora Gramaphone. Lid opens upwards to reveal a green felt turntable with a chrome stylus.

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Silver coloured metal bottom half, metal mesh on top half. Includes a metal holder with which to pivot the angle of the microphone which would attach to a microphone stand.

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Wire recorder made of sheet steel, silver and brown powder coated, including microphone made of brown painted cast aluminium.

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This square tin portable gramophone was made for children. It includes a black horn, green felt platter and a wind-up key.

Approximate dimensions with lid open: 160mmx160mmx210mm.

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Self-contained light blue record player with bright blue plastic tone arm and speed selector, and a blue slip mat.

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Off white portable radio with two small circular dials and HMV logo in centre bottom. Approximate size: 260mmx80mmx160mm. Manufactured 1950.

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