Algraphone Chinese Chippendale Style

Amplion (Brand), Alfred Graham & Co., Graham Amplion Ltd., Amplion (1932) Ltd.; London

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  • Year
  • 1922–1926 ?
  • Category
  • Talking machine - Mechanical Gramophone/Phonograph 
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 358486

 Technical Specifications

  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Record Player (not changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Solar- and/or muscle driven, also addl. power jack possible
  • Loudspeaker
  • Horn
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Algraphone [Chinese Chippendale Style] - Amplion Brand, Alfred Graham &
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Notes

  • Algraphone black lacquer console cabinet gramophone in the Chinese Chippendale style.

    The Algraphone was a premium gramophone produced by Alfred Graham & Co. between 1922 and 1926. It represented the pinnacle of gramophone technology and craftsmanship.

    Key Features

    • High Quality: Known for advanced acoustic features and superior mechanical details.
    • Custom Cabinetry: Offered in a wide range of period styles, including Tudor, Elizabethan, and Louis XV, with exceptional craftsmanship.
    • In-House Manufacturing: The company made components like motors and tonearms.

    Models and Pricing

    • The Algraphone line included at least 68 cabinet models, with prices ranging from 15 guineas to over 400 guineas for bespoke designs.
    • Some models featured luxurious finishes, such as hand-painting over gold leaf.

    Overall, the Algraphone was celebrated as one of the highest-grade gramophones of its time, blending artistry with advanced technology.

  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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