This gramophone, adorned with a metal plaque featuring a sailing ship and the Latin motto "Fluctuat nec mergitur" ("Tossed by the waves but never sinks"), likely points to a manufacturer whose legacy has long been lost to time. Today, little can be discovered about its origins.
Nonetheless, it stands as a testament to remarkable craftsmanship and French elegance, reflected in every detail of its design. Rather than impress with ornate decoration, its simplicity and finely engineered sound system delight from the first glance. The large horn ensured ample acoustic presence, making it, even after a century, a striking element that transports us back to an era when people found joy in listening to their favorite songs on devices just like this one.