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GHR-KE-1977-00001 Registered

Table gramophone

Aurelian Phonograph Co., Leipzig · 1930 · Made in Germany

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Identification

Reference
GHR-KE-1977-00001
Object
Table gramophoneVerified
Category
Musical instrument
Maker
Aurelian Phonograph Co., LeipzigVerified
Date
1930Documented (invoice, certificate or archive record)Verified
Made in
Germany
Current location
Kenya (precise location withheld)
Registered
15 Jul 1977

Physical description

Verified

Table gramophone by Aurelian Phonograph Co., with turned oak plinth.

Height
540 mm
Width
374 mm
Depth
339 mm
Weight
11.38 kg

Method: Measured at inspection

Materials
Oak case, brass horn, steel motor
Condition
Good — Complete, with wear consistent with age and use.Verified
Condition notes
Minor losses to the finish; otherwise sound.

Provenance and custody history

Applicant-submitted

Farai Mutasa, 1953: Inherited by the current custodian.

  1. 1930
    Aurelian Phonograph Co. Manufacture · Germany
    Made.
    VerifiedSource: Maker’s records
  2. 1953
    Farai Mutasa Inheritance · Lamu
    Inherited by the current custodian.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Bill of sale
  3. 1977
    Farai Mutasa Registration · Lamu
    Entered on the Global Heritage Registry.
    VerifiedSource: Registry decision
Acquired by current custodian
Inherited, 1953Verified

Inspections and verification

DateStatusOutcomeNotes
13 Jul 1977 Completed Consistent with record Inspection report held by the registry.