A walnut veneered combined record 'changer' and wireless by Garrard & C, Swindon circa 1930

the reverse with a plaque stamped 'Radiogramophome Development Company Limited, Bridgnorth. England. Model 1046g serial number ax7551', the case later painted white over the original walnut veneer, the turntable marked 'A Garrard Automatic Record Changer Model RC 65' together with a GEC walnut cased valve radio wireless, circa 1935 (2)

The Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth - The House, London, 2002, p. 218, the Dowger writes; For years two 1930s radiograms stood in the passage, the pride and joy of our generation when growing up. Eight '78' gramophone records dropped down a metal stalk one by one on to the turntable with a loud click. The needle often needed changing but after the old wind-ups, it was luxurious to be able to sit back and let the machine change the records. These cabinets were ugly, made of some shiny wood, so we painted them white, but they are still ugly.

Both items are in distressed condition, with losses, stcratches and marks throughout. The record player is damaged with the arm detatched.
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