This display-only antique 1911 HMV Gramophone Monarch Model V Horn model is a testament to the elegance of old-fashioned record-players. “His Masters Voice� (HMV) was a major British record label and famous trademark known worldwide. Our Monarch Model V Horn model captures the magic it broadcast for decades at 1:1 scale. Handmade from iron, it features a carefully crafted horn and storage box with life-like parts. Lightly weathered, it is hand-painted in enchanting cream, gold, and silver. A must have for vintage enthusiasts!
Note: This item is for display only and is not a working model.
History
His Master's Voice (HMV) was the name of a major British record label created in 1901 by The Gramophone Co. Ltd. The name was coined in 1899 after the title of a painting by Francis Barraud. The paitning features a dog named Nipper listening to a wind-up gramophone play a recording of his deceased master's voice.