Although, I'm not sure if my 261 is deep enough to accommodate a phonograph (gramophone)? I'll look at it the first chance I get and will measure its depth.
In addition, if that was a 261 at one time, it not only has been modified to add a phonograph. It looks like it was modified to add a completely different radio chassis.
Sure your 261 model looks like quite the model proposed in France , and it is sure the " french " one was modified , changing the chassis for a ne one , completly different I suppose i asked the vendor a photo of the new chassis
Model 261 is not a USA model. It is a UK model. The chassis was made in the USA exclusively for export to UK. The cabinet was, as far as I know, made in the UK (Perivale, Greenford, Middlesex).
The 261 pictured on that website is the early version of the 261. The one I have (which I had sent to me from the UK) is a late version.
I also noticed that, while my late version 261 looks very much like the radio you initially posted a picture of, there are subtle differences. Chiefly in the grille cutouts.
Yes, I would likewise be curious to see more photos of the model for sale.
Here's the difference in national approaches to distances
100km here is considered a brisk drive I did that both ways after work before going to bed to pick up a radio.
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
I say it is original with the Phono, The radio was taken out and a different chassis was inserted. Everything looks good except for the pine cut out escutcheon moulding and the 4 uncentered knobs...
It is exceptionally well made with all that inlay...