This gramophone bears the emblem of the British brand Parlophon. What kind of company was it? It was founded back in 1893 in Berlin by Swedish inventor Carl Lindström. At the close of the 19th century, the company focused on producing phonographs and gramophones under the brands "Parlograph" and "Parlophon." Gradually, it began manufacturing records as well, becoming one of the leading music publishers of its time.

In 1923, the British branch of Parlophon was established and, during the 1920s and 1930s, rose to prominence as a leader in the jazz scene in the United Kingdom.

The brand's later history is equally fascinating. In 1926, control of Parlophone passed to the Columbia Graphophone Company, and in 1931, Columbia merged with the Gramophone Company to form Electric & Musical Industries Ltd (EMI). Under EMI, Parlophone initially operated as a jazz label, but over time, it expanded to include specialized music, spoken word recordings, and comedy material.

Parlophone became renowned for its innovative recordings and collaborations with prominent artists. In 1950, its head hired George Martin as his assistant—a pivotal moment, as Martin later became the manager who signed The Beatles.