A charming HMV 101 wind-up portable gramophone dating to the early 1930s, shown here playing 'Shine on Harvest Moon' by the 1930s American bandleader and vocalist Ed Kirkeby - performing under the pseudonym Ted Wallace and His Campus Boys.

Click here to see and hear it play!

As can be seen in the video and photographs, HMV's 101 was manufactured in a stylish black finish with contrasting chrome-plated components and a polished wooden deck. This example is fitted with the standard fast/slow adjustment, HMV's No 4 soundbox, a swing-out container for storing needles and a detachable cranked winding handle, all housed within a smart black Rexine-covered case. It plays well, with considerable volume and decent good sound quality.

It measures 41cm x 29cm x 14cm, with case closed. Note that this gramophone is suitable only for playing Shellac records, at 78rpm, and not for later vinyl records.

Condition: The chrome components are largely in good condition, with just a few marks and very minor tarnishing. Both the tone arm and soundbox are in very good condition, again with only minor tarnishing. The turntable is good, with a few marks to the original felt. The polished wooden deck has a few light scuffs and scratches. All controls are functioning correctly. The black rexine-covered case is mostly in good order condition with the exception of a small tear to the uppermost surface (as pictured) and a few paint spots to the right hand side. The carrying handle is present, with age-related wear. The record is included in the sale. It has normal wear consistent with age and use, and comes with a nice period sleeve, the latter with wear and a couple of tears. As shown in the video clip, this gramophone plays very well indeed and sounds fabulous, though because of its age is sold as seen and without warranty.