Minerva Talking Machine

Thorens SA; St. Croix

  • Year
  • 1907
  • Category
  • Talking machine - Mechanical Gramophone/Phonograph 
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 213539
    • alternative name: Thorens Inc., N.Y.

 Technical Specifications

  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • Solar- and/or muscle driven, also addl. power jack possible
  • Loudspeaker
  • Horn
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Minerva Talking Machine - Thorens SA; St. Croix
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Notes
  • Thorens Minvera Talking Machine.
    "Handsomely finished nickel-plated double springs movement with Intermediate Mandrel, noiseless running throughout, plays four small Records at one winding, and will wind whilst playing." Aluminium reproducer with sapphire and large aperture. Recorder fitted with sapphire. Crank wind.

    Cabinet: highly polished nutwood base with bentwood cover. Aluminium Horn 12 by 10 inch.

    Price in England: 62s.
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 62.00 s
  • Source of data
  • -- Original prospect or advert

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