The company "PATHÉ FRÈRES" was founded in 1896. It initially introduced American-made devices, such as Edison and Columbia phonographs, to the French market under its own name. Its first model was No. 0, followed by the Eagle model, which was given a more French-sounding name, Coq (Rooster). These phonographs were accompanied by a special logo and motto, which also adorns the lid of our device, proclaiming to the world: "I sing loud and clear."
In 1901, the company underwent a revolutionary transformation, becoming the “General Company of Phonographs, Cinematographs, and Precision Devices.” It ceased importing American devices and passionately committed itself to the development and sale of purely French-made devices. These innovations conquered the world of sound—and others, the world of moving images. Film enthusiasts still recognize the name Pathé in cinemas to this day.