Tape recorder
Andrew Merryfield Ltd
Category
Sound & vision devices & media
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
48 mm (H); 315 mm (W); 165 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Kensington
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17400
Summary
Gramdeck tape recorder deck. Mottled gold coloured main body on rotating circular base with controls to top and brown wire with metal plug, to connect to control unit (NT17400.2.1). On top of deck is a circular metal plaque on which is stamped; ANDREW MURRYFIELD LTD / GRAMDECK / WORLD PATENTS PENDING / WRIGHT'S LANE LONDON W8. On the base is a paper label reading; 21369.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Andrew Merryfield Ltd, manufacturer