Algraphone Chinese Chippendale Style

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

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  • Jahr
  • 1922–1926 ?
  • Kategorie
  • Grammophon/Phonograph mechanisch
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 358486

 Technische Daten

  • Wellenbereiche
  • - ohne
  • Spezialitäten
  • Plattenspieler (kein -Wechsler)
  • Betriebsart / Volt
  • Solar- und/oder Muskelenergie und evtl. ext. Power
  • Lautsprecher
  • Trichter
  • Material
  • Gerät mit Holzgehäuse
  • von Radiomuseum.org
  • Modell: Algraphone [Chinese Chippendale Style] - Amplion Brand, Alfred Graham &
  • Form
  • Standgerät auf niedrigen Beinen (Beine < 50 % der Gesamthöhe).
  • Bemerkung

  • 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.

  • Autor
  • Modellseite von Gary Cowans angelegt. Siehe bei "Änderungsvorschlag" für weitere Mitarbeit.

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