This was my first machine back in 1982 given to me as a 30th birthday present. I was off to the races after that. I was in love with a hobby I had not known existed. This is light as a feather to use an old phrase. I can easily carry it up and down my three flights of stairs. Single spring motor. No space for records down below. I have surmised the machine was made between May of 1926 and before the companies demise in 1933 after reading Peter Martland's book on The British Record Industry 1888-1931. I've only seen one or two over the years and only online. I would think common in England thou