Items Similar to Thorens "Excelda" Camera Phone Phonograph Player circa 1930s Very Rare
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11
Thorens "Excelda" Camera Phone Phonograph Player circa 1930s Very Rare
About the Item
This is an authentic Excelda portable gramophone, the portable phonograph of the 1930's that resembled the pocket cameras of that time (usually referred to as a “Cameraphone”). It was made by Thorens, the famous Swiss manufacturer of gramophones, and sold in the early 1930's.
This model is in blue with a metal, faux-lizard, crackly finish. The speed control is operated by a lever at the back of the gramophone. The 2.5? turntable is covered in brown felt, and the record is secured by a screw that closes the case. The leather carrying handle is intact and in sturdy condition. This phonograph is absolutely authentic and complete with all parts, The condition is very nice it works as new. A real collector's piece.
- Creator:Thorens (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1935
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Oakland, CA
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Gold Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are highly rated and consistently exceed customer expectations.
Established in 1990
1stDibs seller since 2009
350 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
Associations
20th Century Specialists
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Oakland, CA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- 1930 Portable Gramophone His Master's Voice PhonographLocated in Oakland, CA1930 Portable Gramophone his master’s voice original covered finish. This 1930 Portable Gramophone is the real deal. It’s an HMV Model 101, part of a small collection of such classic sound machines...Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Musical Instruments
MaterialsMetal
- Vintage 1946 Wurlitzer Model 1015 Bubbler Phonograph Original RareBy WurlitzerLocated in Oakland, CAVintage Original 1946 Wurlitzer Model 1015 Bubbler Collector Multi-Selector Phonograph. This Jukebox is in exceptional condition, fully restored, and with a full set of 78s. The sound is amazing, the amp was rebuilt, and the original 15″ speaker. Special electronics allow you to surpass mechanical coin operations to make as many selections as you like. Contact us by message and I can send you a video with sound of it playing. This posting is for the Wurlitzer JukeBox...Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
MaterialsChrome, Nickel
- Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with HornBy His Masters VoiceLocated in Oakland, CAAntique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn. Very good working condition with original crank and nameplate: “His Mast...Category
Vintage 1910s North American Art Nouveau Musical Instruments
MaterialsMetal
- 1930’s Mills Novelty Horsehead Bonus Slot MachineBy Mills Novelty CompanyLocated in Oakland, CAThis 25-cent Mills Novelty Horsehead Slot Machine from around 1937, produced by the Mills Novelty Company in Chicago, Illinois, is a charming relic of the Art Deco era. Despite showing signs of use and age, it remains in very good original condition and is fully functional, complete with keys. Its standout feature is the bonus payoff system, a novelty in its time. Players can win an additional 18 coins if the letters on the reels spell out the word “BONUS.” This unique feature adds to the machine’s allure, making it more engaging and entertaining than other slot machines of its time. To track progress toward the bonus, players can monitor the illuminated letters at the top right of the machine, adding an element of anticipation to the game. Measuring 27 inches tall by 16 inches wide by 16 inches deep, this Mills Novelty Horsehead Slot Machine is a compact yet captivating piece of vintage gaming history. Its mechanism for triggering the bonus payoff, where players must hit the corresponding letters on the first reel to spell out “BONUS,” demonstrates the ingenuity of early slot machine designs. This interactive element not only adds to the excitement of the game but also serves as a clever strategy to keep players engaged and playing longer. Its classic design and innovative bonus feature make it a prized collector’s item for vintage slot...Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
MaterialsMetal
- Zenith Chairside Radio Bar With Glasses Art Deco RareBy ZenithLocated in Oakland, CAZenith Chairside Radio Bar With Glasses Art Deco Rare. This is a 1938 Zenith chairside model 7D241. This is a “Radio Bar” model offered for sale. It is original glassware with gold banded glasses (12 in total) plus two specialty pieces a martini shaker and a decanter. All matching period-appropriate glassware for it. As you can see they look like radio bar glassware. I’ve never seen one of these before and I think they were only made for a short period. Here is a chance for a Zenith collector, bar, or cocktail collector to own a unique restored vintage radio...Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
MaterialsFabric, Wood
- Zenith 12S2 67 Shutter Dial 12 Tube Console with Bluetooth Restored RareBy ZenithLocated in Oakland, CAZenith 12S2 67 Sutter Dial 12 Tube Console with Bluetooth Restored. This console radio, introduced as part of Zenith’s 1938 line in June 1937, is a much-coveted set that is rare and hard to find today. This is a 1938 Zenith...Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars
MaterialsFabric, Wood
You May Also Like
- Vintage Phone, 1930s/40sLocated in Roma, ITVintage telephone is an original design object realized in the 1930s/40s. A brass and wood vintage telephone. Fair conditions due to the time. ...Category
Early 20th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia
MaterialsBrass
- Phonograph, Radio Cabinet and Record PlayersLocated in Beaune, FRMusic or phonograph cabinet making radio and record player. It is made of veneer and nicely carved.Category
20th Century French Musical Instruments
MaterialsWood, Fruitwood
- Football / Soccer Trophy Player Italian Bronze Sculpture, 1930sLocated in Buenos Aires, OlivosFantastic football soccer player figure sculpture over a ball. Silvered bronze. Made in Milano in 1930s. Signed Bozzi Milano.Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- Thomas Home Phonograph Gramophone Replica Collector's Edition Radio Tape PlayerLocated in Philadelphia, PAThomas Home Phonograph Gramophone Replica Collector's Edition Radio Tape Player. Item features this product is a collector's edition replica of a Thomas Home Phonograph Gramophone. I...Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Musical Instruments
MaterialsPlastic, Wood
- 20th Century Vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 Disc Player Music BoxLocated in Sofia, BGHere we present a vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 disc player/ music box, Thorens model #755, circa 1975. The nostalgic solid wood cabinet was hand crafted by Thorens and features a...Category
Mid-20th Century European Musical Instruments
MaterialsBrass
- 20th Century Tennis Player Bronze Sculpture / Trophy, Italy, 1930sLocated in Buenos Aires, OlivosMidcentury tennis player bronze sculpture / Trophy. Italy, 1930s. Very nice Italian bronze figure. Mounted over black Portoro marble.Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorab...
MaterialsMarble, Bronze
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Used Cameras
Vintage Camera Case
1930s Metal Bar
Art Deco Phone
Vintage Instrument Cases
Brown Vintage Phone
Portable Bar
Portable Case
1930s Phone
Rare Musical Instruments
Record Player Vintage Record Player
Record Player Vintage Vintage Record Players
Blue Lizard
Turntable Furniture
Record Player Furniture
Vintage Cameras
Used Portable Bar
Vintage And Collectable Cameras