Originality and non-originality

I had planned to keep this as original as possible, but with the non-original exterior fittings it seems pointless being too anal about it. Besides, while purists may scowl its not going to bring about the end of the world. You may recall the Salon Decca record flap that sat inside the lid? Well, I managed to recolour that from burgundy to black using ink (as its made form leather-look paper on card). I then made up a foam backed black suede lining to go inside the lid to match the black horn, turntable and record flap. This veers away from originality but I'm not too worried about that now and it helps make the new colour scheme more cohesive....and will also keep the tonearm cushioned in transit.

Luckily I managed to salvage the original manufacturing specification label....just! Its pretty much intact thankfully and gives a nice bit of history to this gramophone.