AN OLD HMV PORTABLE GRAMOPHONE MODEL 102 IN FULL WORKING ORDER, I WOULD THINK THAT THIS IS A 1950S GRAMOPHONE DUE TO THE POSITION OF THE MOTOR BOARD. THE MOTOR RUNS SMOOTHLY AND QUIETLY, THE 5B SOUNDBOX GIVES AN EXCELLENT SOUND REPRODUCTION. THE AUTO BRAKE WORKS EVERY TIME THAT I HAVE USED IT. THE SPRING IS STRONG AND PLAYS A SIDE OF A TEN INCH 78 WITH EASE. UNUSUALLY THE CARRYING HANDLE IS ON THE FRONT OF THE CASING AND IS VERY STRONG.THE LID STAY WORKS BUT IS NOT AS STIFF AS USUAL. ODDLY THERE ISN'T THE USUAL CLIPS TO PUT THE WINDING HANDLE IN, I HAVE ALWAYS JUST LEFT IT AT THE REAR OF THE MOTOR BOARD,UNDER THE TONE ARM, WHEN STORING THE GRAMOPHONE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RECORD IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALE.PLEASE USE EBAYS ZOOM AND ENLARGE OPTION TO VIEW THE PHOTOS LISTED AND JUDGE THE CONDITION FOR YOURSELF
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