SAVANA PORTABLE WIND-UP GRAMOPHONE IN CARRY CASE - CIRCA 1930S

A PORTABLE WIND-UP GRAMOPHONE BY SAVANA, AN AUSTRALIAN BRAND, HOUSED IN A FABRIC-COVERED TIMBER CARRY CASE. THE UNIT FEATURES A SPRING-DRIVEN MECHANICAL MOVEMENT WITH A 78 RPM SPEED REGULATOR, CHROME-PLATED TONEARM, AND WINDING HANDLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE.

IDENTIFICATION:
* MAKER: SAVANA
* MARK: CIRCULAR LOGO FEATURING AN OUTLINE MAP OF AUSTRALIA WITH 'SAVANA' ACROSS THE CENTRE, PRINTED ON THE INTERIOR LINING
* ADDITIONAL MARK: GOLD EMBOSSED 'RM' MONOGRAM ON THE INSIDE OF THE LID
* TYPE: PORTABLE SPRING-DRIVEN GRAMOPHONE, 78 RPM

FEATURES:
* CHROME-PLATED TONEARM WITH SOUNDBOX
* CHROME-RIMMED TURNTABLE WITH FELT MAT
* SPEED REGULATOR MARKED 'FAST - 78 - SLOW'
* WINDING HANDLE PRESENT ON THE RIGHT SIDE
* LID INTERIOR FEATURES A HINGED SOUND REFLECTOR PANEL
* FAUX CROCODILE-SKIN PATTERNED INTERIOR LINING
* FABRIC-COVERED TIMBER CARRY CASE WITH METAL LATCHES

CONDITION:
THE CASE COVERING SHOWS GENERAL WEAR AND SOILING CONSISTENT WITH AGE, WITH FRAYING VISIBLE AT THE EDGES AND CORNERS. THE INTERIOR LINING IN DARK FAUX CROCODILE-SKIN PATTERN SHOWS SURFACE GRIME AND WEAR. THE FELT TURNTABLE MAT IS WORN AND DUSTY. THE CHROME TONEARM SHOWS TARNISHING AND OXIDATION, PARTICULARLY AT THE BASE. THE PAINTED TIMBER INTERIOR OF THE LID SHOWS SCUFFING AND MARKS. THE CASE LATCHES ARE PRESENT AND INTACT. THE WINDING HANDLE IS PRESENT. THE SPEED REGULATOR IS IN PLACE AND MARKED FOR 78 RPM WITH FAST AND SLOW ADJUSTMENT.

Item Size: Height: 61cm, Width: 43cm, Depth: 41cm, Weight: 12Kg

Art Deco (1920-1940); Circa 1930S; Australian; Savana; Circular 'Savana' Logo With Outline Map Of Australia Printed On The Interior Lining Of The Case. Gold Embossed 'Rm' Monogram On The Inside Of The Lid.; Timber Case With Fabric Covering; Case Covering Shows General Wear And Soiling Consistent With Age. Interior Lining In Dark Faux Crocodile-Skin Pattern Shows Wear And Surface Grime. Felt Turntable Mat Is Worn And Dusty. Chrome Tonearm Shows Tarnishing And Oxidation At The Base. Lid Interior S

Condition: Fair

779170+10

Location of item: WA, Australia

This item is being offered PICK UP ONLY. Local collection is available, if shipping is required, bidders are encouraged to organise their own freight.

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