Decca Junior Portable Gramophone | 1920s | Leather Case | Hand Crank | 78 RPM | Used
Condition: Used – Antique item, circa 1920s. Please refer to all photos before purchasing. Condition is as shown in images.
A wonderful and highly collectible Decca Junior portable gramophone from the 1920s, complete with its original leather carrying case. The Decca Junior is one of the most iconic portable gramophones ever produced — compact, elegantly designed, and built to play 78 RPM shellac records on the go. It represents a remarkable piece of early 20th century audio engineering and is a prized find for gramophone collectors and antique enthusiasts alike.
Key features:
- Decca Junior portable gramophone
- Hand-crank mechanism
- Plays 78 RPM shellac records
- Original leather carrying case
- Circa 1920s
What's included:
- Decca Junior gramophone unit
- Original leather carrying case
- Only what is pictured — please refer to all photos for full contents
Condition notes:
- Pre-owned antique — over 100 years old, in good overall condition for its age
- Light surface rust present on metal parts — nothing that couldn't be cleaned up with appropriate treatment
- The turntable still spins when cranked
- Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the item description
About the Decca Junior:
Introduced in the early 1920s by Decca — a name that would later become synonymous with the golden age of recorded music — the Decca Junior was one of the first truly portable gramophones, designed to be carried in its own compact leather case. It became enormously popular and is now one of the most sought-after portable gramophones among collectors worldwide. A genuine survivor from the dawn of portable music.
Ideal for gramophone collectors, antique enthusiasts, vintage audio lovers, or as a stunning display piece. A remarkable piece of 1920s British audio history.
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