Kämmer & Reinhardt first Berliner Gramophone 1893
The smallest of the two models of hand driven 'child's' gramophone made by Kämmer & Reinhardt to play Emile Berliner's first disc gramophone records, this machine is also reckoned to be the rarest with few examples known. The example offered here is missing its elbow and horn but is otherwise believed to be original as sold in 1893. The brass lacquered soundbox has the words stamped on the rear "E, Berliner Grammophon DRP 45048" The diaphragm is stamped with the international patents. It is 57.56 mm in diameter. Most of the lacquer appears to be present under the dirt! The black base with its gilt lining is 143 mm x 217 mm. The turntable diameter is 120 mm. The felt on the turntable is a later replacement. Together with two original 5" Berliner records both in near mint condition. Morning Hymn serial no. R1018 (indicating an early first pressing as the number was later changed to 28). This is a recitation believed to be by Emile Berliner himself. The second record is a brass instrumental quintet March (Gruss aux Keil) No. OJ 514 (again a very early first pressing later issued with the number 75). Both records played well using a light weight electric stylus. The band was particularly impressive.
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