Decca Portable Wind-Up Gramophone – 1930s Suitcase Phonograph (Tested & Working)

A beautiful example of British engineering and design, this Decca portable wind-up gramophone dates to the 1930s and comes housed in its original black leatherette-covered case.
The distinctive chrome tone arm and internal horn fold neatly into the lid, making it a compact and stylish piece of early 20th-century sound history.

🎵 Details:

• Maker: Decca, London

• Type: Portable suitcase gramophone

• Era: Circa 1930s

• Features:

  • Manual wind-up mechanism with crank handle

  • Internal horn built into lid

  • Nickel-plated tone arm and soundbox

  • Black textured leatherette case with carrying handle

  • Includes vintage Festival record for display

• Condition: Very good vintage condition — light wear to case consistent with age

• Tested & Working: Mechanism winds and plays well with clear tone — ready to use or display

📻 Collectability:
Decca’s portable gramophones were a hallmark of pre-war design — compact, durable, and elegant. This working example presents beautifully and makes a perfect decorative statement piece, collector’s item, or functional talking point when paired with period 78rpm records.

📏 Approx. Dimensions:
40 cm wide × 30 cm deep × 18 cm high (closed)