An H.M.V. Model 10 Automatic gramophone, with 5a soundbox, electric motor, exponential internal horn and record changing mechanism with arm to transport records from stack to turntable by centre grip and 8Ž-inch non-metallic turntable with pin to lift records for propulsion into pocket at left after use, in limed oak case with Gothic panelled doors, 41in. high, 28Œin. wide. Note: The Model 10 was introduced at the end of 1929, as a smaller, cheaper and (it was hoped) more reliable development of the Automatic 1. The model was never included in a general machine catalogue, and unsold examples were being returned to the factory as early as March 1930. Only 12 oak models are thought to have been sold on the home market, although there were probably further sales (at a greatly reduced price) in the general clear-out of obsolete models in 1933. The limed finish on this example was apparently not applied at the factory, since there is no HMV transfer in the lid. The open-weave fabric behind the grille is also unusual, and probably not original.The cabinet was also offered in mahogany or walnut, and was equipped with all-electric innards as Model 12, which retained the same record-changing mechanism. A photocopy of the Model 12 Service sheets is included.
An H.M.V. Model 10 Automatic gramophone, with 5a soundbox, electric motor, exponential internal horn and record changing mechanism with arm to transport records from stack to turntable by centre grip and 8Ž-inch non-metallic turntable with pin to lift records for propulsion into pocket at left after use, in limed oak case with Gothic panelled doors, 41in. high, 28Œin. wide. Note: The Model 10 was introduced at the end of 1929, as a smaller, cheaper and (it was hoped) more reliable development of the Automatic 1. The model was never included in a general machine catalogue, and unsold examples were being returned to the factory as early as March 1930. Only 12 oak models are thought to have been sold on the home market, although there were probably further sales (at a greatly reduced price) in the general clear-out of obsolete models in 1933. The limed finish on this example was apparently not applied at the factory, since there is no HMV transfer in the lid. The open-weave fabric behind the grille is also unusual, and probably not original.The cabinet was also offered in mahogany or walnut, and was equipped with all-electric innards as Model 12, which retained the same record-changing mechanism. A photocopy of the Model 12 Service sheets is included.
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