Summary
Clockwork phonograph, portable. Designed by Vardasz brothers and patented in 1924.
The phonograph was made by Paillard AG, presumably in St Croix, Switzerland.
Physical Description
Clockwork portable phonograph. Demountable system which can be packed into 4.5 inch case. Will accept up to 10 inch records. Resonator is black celluloid, which splits into halves for storage.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Place & Date Made
Switzerland, circa 1924
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Classification
Communications, Audio-visual technology, Playback & recording
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
4.5 cm (Height), 11.5 cm (Outside Diameter)
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References
Similar model in Radio Museum [Link 1] accessed 12 Jan 2018.
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