His Master's Voice HMV 101, Black Portable Gramophone with crank, Great Britain

Description

History of the HMV Model 101
The model 101 HMV portable Gramophone was available between October 1925 and circa 1931.
This is the early HMV 101 design with the winding handle on the front. In late 1926 / early 1927 the handle was moved to the side. It is extremely rare to find this early model with the winding handle on the front. When Collectors say that they own an HMV 101 the winding handle is almost always on the side.
The Gramophone has the Model 400 / 410 motor. The part that holds the Needle is called the Soundbox, the brass backed No. 4 Soundbox on this Gramophone is identified on the front; identification was moved to the rear of the Soundbox late 1926.
Production Dates all C101 Models :1925-1931
In perfect, working condition.
The only "serious" flaw is the broken handle of the suitcase.