Jar. Lukeš -blue horn

Description

A mechanical gramophone from the 1920s, adorned with a beautiful blue horn, serves as a quintessential example of the craftsmanship and aesthetic of an era when music was still considered a luxury, and every player was almost a work of art in itself.

The maker—likely Jaroslav Lukeš—chose to feature the color blue: a lacquered metal horn that not only amplified sound but also became a striking visual centerpiece in the household. Blue was a less common choice compared to the traditional black, gold, or soft beige tones, suggesting this phonograph might have been designed for more discerning customers or possibly produced as part of a limited series.

Details

ID
CH 0014
Object
gramophone
Type
mechanical, tablemodel
Classification
- sound technology
- historical player
Technical specification
Main principle: mechanical sound reproduction
Drive mechanism: spring, crank winding
Manufacturer
Jar. Lukeš, Lukovec?
Manufactured in
Czechoslovakia
Dated
1920 - 1925
Collection relationship (age)
jazz
Format
330 x 330 x 190 (690) mm
Material: Wood, metal
Condition
Original, well preserved. Functional.
Location
MB-F