Lot #60. Victor Electrola Model VE XVIII Circassian Walnut
Lot #53. Columbia BGT Cylinder Phonograph
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Lot #2. Edison Amberola V Phonograph
Nice all original machine in oak case. Good paint and pinstriping on bed plate. Nickel parts look good but could use a good cleaning. Machine winds up and runs. Good original finish on oak case. Wood grill has 1 split bar. 17” x 17” x 22”
Lot #3. Mag-Ni-Phone Disc Phonograph
Manufactured by Charles W. Shonk Co. a subsidiary of American Can Co., Chicago. Machine cabinet has a wood top & bottom with metal wood grain sides. Overall very good condition, with strong decal. Machine currently has a broken spring. 11.5” x 15” x 13”
Lot #4. United Talking Machine Disc Phonograph
Symphony table top model, mfg. by United Taking Machine Co., Chicago IL. Overall good condition. Good nickel parts. Machine winds up and runs. Original UTM 1.25” record stud intact. Original finish oak case in very good condition with minor chips. Good decal.
Lot #5. Universal Table Top Disc Phonograph Machine winds up and runs. Tone arm ok but reproducer broken. Cast iron base has been repainted 8” x 14.5” x 12”
Lot #6. Modernola Modernolette Disc Phonograph
Nice all wood cabinet. Made by the Modernola Company of Johnstown, VA. Nice early “suitcase” portable phonograph. Overall very nice condition. Good reproducer and tone arm (missing crank). 9” x 12” x 16”
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Lot #7. Edison Amberola V in Mahogany Case
Overall very good condition. Bed plate has some grazing. Machine winds up and runs well. Mahogany cabinet has nice original finish with some slight crazing. Metal grill repainted.
Lot #8. Lakeside Rex Cylinder Phonograph Lakeside Rex Cylinder Phonograph by U.S. Phonograph Co, Cleveland Montgomery Ward Co., Chicago.. Has 2 and 4 minute gearing. Overall good condition. Machine winds up and runs. Refinished. 13.5” x 13” x 18”
Lot #9. Edison Type B-60 Diamond Disc Phonograph
In oak Arts & Crafts case, cam operated reducer lift, ,spring motor, and original(?) cardboard reproducer box.
Lot #10. Rare Edison Record Cabinet for a B-60 With 2 shelves, one with dividers enclosed by paneled door with copper ring pull, in Arts
Lot #11a. Instructions/Advertising Simplex Record Cabinet Lot #11. Simplex Cylinder Record Cabinet
Nice all wood cabinet. Made by the Modernola Company of Johnstown, VA. Nice early “suitcase” portable phonograph. Overall very nice condition. Good reproducer and tone arm (missing crank). 9” x 12” x 16”
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Lot #12.Edison 2 Section Diamond Disc Record Cabinet
Edison 2 Section Diamond Disc Record Cabinet, lacking dividers. 2 fold down doors. Record storage interior missing from both sections. Original finish cabinet in good condition, with a hole on the right hand side that’s been plugged. Original Edison tag on bottom of cabinet 37.5” x 38.25” x 14.25”
Lot #13.Early Columbia Oak Five Drawer Cylinder Cabinet
Very nice all original stand. Paneled sides, 5 drawers with original brass pulls and cylinder pegs. Stores approx. 75 cylinder records. Solid oak construction. Top has been re-varnished. 35” x 18.75” x 14.5”
Lot #14. Early Columbia Style Oak Cylinder Cabinet
With 5 drawers, original brass pulls, decorative carving to front and rope twist pillasters to side and paneled sides. Nicely refinished. 20.5” x 17” x 36”
Lot #15. Edison P-1 Portable Needle Record Disc Phonograph
Overall nice original machine. Gold tone parts. Machine winds up and plays. Good reproducer. Original blue leatherette carrying case in good condition. Original carrying handle intact. Crank escutcheon missing 2 screws. 17.5” x 14” x 8”
Lot #16. Standard Talking Machine Model A Disc Phonograph Machine winds up and runs. Nickel parts in good condition. Good reproducer. Original STM 1/2” record stud intact. Original red paint morning glory horn in good condition with no major dents. Cabinet in good original condition with good strong decal. 23” x 17” x 17”
Lot #17. Busy Bee Disc Phonograph
By O’Neil-James Co., Chicago. Machine winds up and plays. Has original Busy Bee record studs. Cabinet with nice original finish and decal. Horn support is 90% original paint. Nice original red horn in very good condition. Reproducer missing diaphragm and needle bar.
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Lot #18. Aretino Disc Phonograph
Nice all original machine. Good cabinet in overall good condition with original finish and decal. Original turntable with 3” stud. Original green paint horn. Horn support contains about 50% original paint. Reproducer missing needle bar but with Mobley diaphragm.
Lot #19. Oak 2 Section Diamond Disc Record Cabinet
Drop front drawers with storage for 80 records in each section. All dividers intact. Overall condition of cabinet finish good but there is some veneer chipping, see photos. 44.5” x 37.25” x 13.25”
Lot #20. Early Oak Cylinder Record Cabinet-Single Door
Solid oak cylinder record with 4 pull out wood shelves. Missing record pegs. Cabinet has been refinished. 34” x 16” x 18”
Lot #22. Cylinder Record Oak Cabinet
QTR oak single door cabinet in original finish. Door pull missing screws. Key lock key included Interior has 3 non-original pull out drawers with spring clips for records. Nice cabinet for Edison 39” x 23.25” x 17.5”
Lot #23. Glass Door Oak Counter Cabinet Solid oak construction. Original finish in good condition. Key lock glass front door, key included. 2 interior shelves. 25.5” x 19” x 15.75”
Lot #21. Diamond Disc 3-Section Record Cabinet w/Glass Door
“Lawyers style” 3-section oak cabinet with lift up/slide back doors. Each section holds 55 records. Original finish oak cabinet in very good condition. Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. All 3 sections are labeled S&B Preferred Furniture. Provenance the Sanfilippo Collection. 40” x 30” x 17”
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Lot #24. Edison B19 “Bungalow” Disc Phonograph in Red Gum
Nice all original machine, nickel parts all in good condition, Machine winds up and plays well. Original finish cabinet in good condition. Interior record slots intact 51” x 25.5”: 22.5”grill has 1 split bar. 17” x 17” x 22”
Lot #25. Harmony Model 12 Disc Phonograph
Overall very good original condition. Winds up and runs. Good original reproducer. Original finish on cabinet and decal in very good condition. .75” Harmony record stud intact. 9.5” x 12” x 16”
Lot #26. Harmony Model 12 Disc Phonograph
Overall good original as-found condition. Winds up and plays. Reproducer could use a rebuild. Cabinet needs a good cleaning. Original .57” record stud intact. 9.5” x 12” x 16”
Lot #27. Koch-O-Phone Disc Phonograph
Inside horn table model phonograph. Has original crank and reproducer. Spring is either broken or unhooked. Crank hole escutcheon missing and speed control knob not present.
Lot #28.Pigmy Grand Gramophone
Pigmy Grand Gramophone by the Gramophone Co., England, with Exhibition Soundbox, gooseneck tone-arm with detachable pivot, internal horn enclosed by musical stave grille, in “satin wood” case with ROYAL COAT of ARMS decal circa 1909. See His Master’s Gramophone, pp.155-6.
Lot #29. Edison Amberola VIII Phonograph in very good original working condition. Fireside style mechanism has 95% double pinstripe. Wood grain on all metal parts in very good+ condition. The wooden base has an age crack/ glue separation.
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Lot #30. Victrola X “Spider Leg” Disc Phonograph
In mahogany cabinet, 1912-1913. Phonograph in good working condition. No cracks or breaks in legs. Few minor scratches in cabinet. Front of lid has minor scuff/touch up. See photograph.
Lot #31. Edison B-150 Diamond Disc Upright Original finish machine. Slightly alligatored finish. Mahogany cabinet and gold tone parts. Winds and plays. 45” x 20” x 20”
Lot #32. Edison A250 Mahogany Diamond Disc Phonograph
Machine has gold parts but gun metal finish reproducer. Machine winds up but reproducer will not lower onto record. Bed plate in poor shape with paint loss. Mahogany upright cabinet in original finish in fair condition, with scratches and Chicago dealer’s label in lid. Interior of cabinet has 2 record storage drawers. 51.5” x 21.25” x 22.75”
Lot #33. Davis Triangle Grand Disc Phonograph
Lot #34. Davis Triangle Disc Phonograph
Walnut stained triangle cabinet on 3 cabriole legs. Largest phonograph made by the Davis Phonograph Co. Wood grill in good condition, needs grill cloth replaced. Lid hinge needs to be re-attached. Winds up and runs. Good tone arm and reproducer. All needle cups present. 41.5” x 38” x 34”
Walnut stained cabinet. Overall very nice condition. Good nickel parts. Machine winds up and runs. Good reproducer. Missing 2 needle cups and grill cloth. 38” x 27” x 24”
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Lot #35. Edison Diamond Disc Model B250 Golden Oak
Untouched original in exceptional condition. Has perfect original grill. Has 2 record storage drawers with original record index and original numbered paper dividers. Machine winds, runs and plays. Original dark brown paint on motor bedplate (red and brown paint on Edison motor bedplates of this vintage are notorious for not aging well, which makes this one even more special). Has a few minor chips here and there, but overall is exceptional. With bold gold pinstriping and oiling instructions, has correct early style reproducer and original gold winding crank. In our opinion, this may very well be one of the finest examples of this hard to find machine that we’ve ever seen.
Lot #36. Davis Trianglephone Cabinet Phonograph
Upright model Davis phonograph with triangle mahogany cabinet. Paper mache tone arm in good condition. Machine winds up and runs well. Record storage underneath intact. Cabinet in overall very good condition. No major chips or gouges, but finish is alligatoring. Grill 100% intact. 47” x 27” x 24.5”
Lot #46. Pathe Elf Table Top Disc Phonograph
With disc reproducer on detachable tone arm, reflector in lid, and oak case with domed lid. Circa 1913. Nice original Pathe disc phonograph, Original finish oak cabinet in good condition. 11” x 13.5” x 13.25”
Lot #47. Tanzbar Box Player Concertina
In overall very good condition. Original bellows intact. No carry case. Comes with 16 original rolls.
Lot #48. Edison A275 Sheraton Diamond Disc Phonograph
Nice all original machine in an outstanding inlaid mahogany special order case. Circa 1913-1914, only 352 of these machines were made. Bed plate has some paint loss. Machine winds up and runs. Cabinet has nice original finish with no splits or dings. Some crazing to the varnish. Nice example of a very hard Edison machine to find. 49.5” x 21” x 22.5”
Lot #49. Disc Record Oak Cabinet
Interior has slots for 42 records. Interior needle cups. Original thumb operated door latch. Nice original finish. Veneer is lifting on right side of door, see photo. 35.5” x 14.75” x 14.75”
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EXTREMELY RARE! Lot #50. Original Victor/Victrola Model XX
Approximately 500 were produced in 1908 per “Look for the Dog” production data. Remarkable all original machine in exceptional highlyfigured red Laguna mahogany cabinet, with original finish which is slightly crazed The elaborate carvings are handsomely appointed in the original gilded Louis XV style. All decorative embellishments and moldings are present and intact. Cabinet has a few marks here and there. Winds, runs and plays. Has all original gold-plated tone arm and trim. Tone arm support is the early 2- piece style, with a large gold plated knurled thumb screw with original black paint and crisp gold pinstripes. Has original gold exhibition round hole reproducer. Has original gold bullet brake with correct early gold needle cup. Has original gold winding crank. Machine winds, runs and plays. Has early style fully raised motor deck. Has patent applied for decal on its internal horn. Has correct elaborate cabinet knobs. Has original slide-out shelf. Has original accessory drawer. Also has 10 original hard to find record storage boxes, each with their original gold ring pulls, and gold embossed letters A through J; and its original numbered dividers which bear patent information “Patented April 14, 1908”. Note of interest: this machine bears serial number 8288. Separately in this auction is a VTLA machine in Circassian walnut, which bears the serial number 8300. This is just a mere 12 numbers that separate these rare and beautiful machines. It is known that the Victor Talking Machine Co. produced high grade or custom machines in groups. There’s a real possibility that these 2 machines were on the Victor factory floor at the same time in 1908.Located inside the rear of the cabinet is the original paper licensing label and bears the date February 1 1908, with a suggested price of $300. A unique opportunity to own one of the few known examples of this exceedingly rare machine. A real treasure.
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Lot #51. Early Single Door Disc Record Cabinet
Possible birch or poplar wood. Plain sides and front. Interior has 2-levels of wood slats for vertical record storage. Interior needle cup. Original thumb operated door latch. Crack in wood on top, see photos. Original finish in good condition 34” x 14.25” x 15”
Lot #54. Columbia N Cylinder Phonograph with Gutta Percha
Motor in working condition but has broken belt. Cabinet in good condition. Has Gutta Percha reproducer and original crank. Reproducer has 1/2” chip in the front that does not affect sound. See photos. Slight wear to decal. Also “Chicago Talking Machine Company” decal incorporated in lower right corner of Graphophone decal. Provenance collection of the late Ray Phillips, Los Angeles, CA.
Lot #53. Columbia BGT Cylinder Phonograph
Overall excellent original machine with 2 and 4 minute gearing. All nickel parts in very nice condition. 9 panel nickel morning glory horn in very nice original condition. Machine winds up and plays well. Original finish mahogany cabinet in very good condition. Decal 100%. 31.5” (with horn attached) x 15” x 15”
Lot #53a. Mahogany 5-Drawer Cylinder Record Cabinet 12
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Lot #55. Columbia Type A Phonograph
Columbia Type A Phonograph with machined carriage for Lyric-type reproducer. Overall good condition. Bed plate nickel in fair to good condition. Carriage moves freely. Machine winds up and runs but needs a new belt. Reproducer in good condition. Missing bed plate screws. Original finish oak cabinet in very good condition. 99% decal.
Lot #56. Columbia Type N Cylinder Phonograph
Columbia Type N Cylinder Phonograph with Gutta Percha recorder. Recorder has no stylus or diaphragm. Carriage release sticks. Missing 2 bed plate screws. Nickel finish to parts in very good condition. Original finish oak cabinet, in overall good + condition. Decal 95% intact. Machine winds up and runs.
Lot #57. Edison Edisonic Schubert Diamond Disc Phonograph Overall good condition. Anodized finish on parts worn. Machine winds up and plays. Original finish Walnut finish cabinet in good condition with some stains and alligatoring on finish. 2 doors on front missing knobs. Original grill cloth intact. Record storage on left side intact. 39” x 24.5 x 25
Lot #58. Edison Cylinder Phonograph Triumph D
This phonograph in original as found condition has back bracket for cygnet horn, and is a 2-4 minute playing machine. Has only 20% of its original pinstriping but otherwise a nice machine. No crank, reproducer or horn.
Lot #59. Columbia McDonald Cylinder Phonograph Type AB
Nice all original Columbia phonograph double mandrel in working condition. Has good stylus in the reproducer. Does have some rust spots, see photos . Original 5” mandrel included, no horn.
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Lot #91.Zonophone Concert Late Model This phonograph has old restoration and has been restored with reproduction parts including front mount and arm support. The front mount has been made to fit cabinet by carving out the front molding and adding a spacer in between the mount and the base plate. Machine runs and plays well. Horn in very nice restored condition, polished, with very few minor dents. Horn measures 29.”
Lot #92. Zonophone D Phonograph
Older restoration, plated parts have been renickeled. Brass horn has been straightened but still shows some ripples and dents. Original leather elbow, replacement reproducer.
Lot #94. Zonophone Model C Front Mount Disc Phonograph Lot #93. Zonophone Front Mount Disc Phonograph
Has original celluloid tag below crank. Crank and support arm are replacement. Phonograph in working condition, nice black and brass bell horn in very good condition.
Phonograph in original condition with 9” turntable. Brass horn highly buffed, phonograph in working condition.
Lot #95. Zonophone Front Mount Disc Phonographt Phonograph in good working order, has minor damage to left rear corner (see photographs). Replacement reproducer.
Lot #96. Victor Eldridge Johnson C
Phonograph is as found unrestored condition. Wood support arm has some replacement parts. Victor Longthroat reproducer. Original black and brass bell horn has been repainted. Leather elbow original but is dry, brittle and thread is cracked and separating.
Lot #97. Roller Organ
Average condition. Missing crank.
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Lot #98. Roller Organ Poor to average condition.
Lot #99. Roller Organ
Average condition. Comes with crank. Needs to be re-bellowed.
Lot #100. Roller Organ
Missing crank. Poor to average condition.
Lot #101. Puck Phonograph w/ Columbia Label
With lyre shaped base, repainted horn, and mandrel with paper license tag “Licensed and Sold Under The United States Patent of the American Graphophone Co”. Reproducer lacking stylus.
Lot #103. Lakeside Cylinder Phonograph
Lot #102. Language Phone/Type Columbia Type Q
With listening tube, Q reproducer, winding key and oak case.
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Lakeside Cylinder Phonograph by the U.S. Phonograph Co., Cleveland, made for Montgomery Ward & Co,, Chicago. With 2 and 4 minute gearing. Nice original cylinder machine. Machine winds up and runs. Good reproducer. Original finish oak cabinet in very good condition. 13” x 13” x 18”
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Lot #104a. Rare Original Capital Phono Lamp Dealer Catalog
Lot #104. Burns and Pollock Capital Phonograph Lamp
Lot #106. 15.5” Oak Reginaphone Music Box/Phonograph Combo
Double comb music box plays beautifully. Nice oak serpentine cabinet comes with oak base cabinet and 10 discs. Has original Columbia tone arm and turntable. Nice original decal inside lid. Both music box and phonograph play well.
Lot #108. 15.5” Regina Double Comb Music Box
Serpentine case and good base cabinet. Includes 12 discs. Both cabinets have been refinished.
Lot #105.G. Baker Troll & Company Music Box G.
Baker Troll & Company Music Box. Twelve tune orchestra box. Serial number 15955. Plays well. Also with organ attachment. Case good but needs some attention.
Lot #107. Reginaphone Style 40 w/Hand Painted Finish
Has 8 music box discs, complete with Columbia phonograph attachments for playing discs phonographs. This machine has a replacement turntable.
Lot #109. Polyphon 14” Disc Bell Box
2 Combs and 12 Bells. This music box plays very well, and has a beautiful inlay on the top of the cabinet. Overall very good condition, with some minor repair to the veneer chips on the bottom side of the lid. Comes with 9 discs.
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Lot #110. Victor/Victrola “L” Door XVI Circassian Walnut
This exceedingly beautiful machine has its original rich golden finish which complements its exceedingly beautiful and highly figured Circassian Walnut veneer. Has original gold plated tone arm with original gold exhibition reproducer. Has original gold plated bullet brake. Correct original early gold plated needle cup and other original gold trim. Has original gold winding crank. Machine winds, runs and plays. Has original gold plated cabinet knobs, original pull out record shelf, and original accessory drawer. Has a few marks here and there, see photos. Has 10 original hard to find record storage boxes, all with their original numbered paper dividers, bearing patent information “Patented April 14, 1908”. All 10 have their original gold plated ring pulls and letter A through J. Original paper licensing label located inside the rear of the cabinet, bears the date August 1, 1909. As rare as they are, in our opinion, this example is exceedingly beautiful. Those who have seen it often say that the highly figured veneer on the front of the cabinet bears the resemblance of a face. See photos. A real treasure.
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Lot #115. Edison Cylinder Phonograph Advertising Poster
Dealer issued poster depicting and old man and woman listening to the Edison standard phonograph, titled “The Phonograph”. Has damage to the edges, in original frame. Photocopy of the original company flyer is for this print included. Frame: 21.25” x 29.25”
Lot #113. Columbia Disc Phonograph Advertising Poster
Original lithograph with older matting and framing. Depicts Lady Columbia holding a U.S. flag and Federal eagle, listening to a Columbia disc phonograph on a pedestal. Bottom phrase “Columbia Talking Machines” has been painted over to make it look like a rug.
Lot #114. Framed Edison Cylinder Record Poster
Original Edison lithograph poster advertising Blue Amberol records for dancing. Originally folded Good strong colors no tears. Contemporary framing. 26.75” x 22.5”
Lot #119. Edison Model A Home with Repeating Attachment
Nice version of a side-gate home with repeating attachment and record shaver. Machine winds up and runs. Good Model C reproducer. In original finish oak case. Good standard decal on front. Case has glue repairs to the back hinge side.
Lot #121. Edison Red Gem Cylinder Phonograph
Nice all original machine. Very good paint and pinstripe. Eastern Talking Machine Co., Boston MA tag on wood base. 2-piece Fireside horn, original paint very good condition. Original crank and hanging chain. Wood has a few minor scuffs and scratches.
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Lot #117. Single Door Oak Cylinder Record Cabinet
Interior has 5 slide out trays with 36 original record pegs/tray, total 180 records. Original thumb operated door latch. Quarter-sawn front and top. Top has 1” x 1” chip in veneer. Stands on claw feet, Original finish. 36.5” x 23.25” x 18.25
Lot #118. Large Mahogany Disc Record Cabinet with Rotating Shelves
Lot #116. Serpentine Double Door Oak Disc Cabinet by Herzog Quarter-sawn oak serpentine front. Original horizontal record storage intact, holds 176. Locking door with key. Nice restored finish. 42” x 30.5” x 14.5”
Lot #120. Edison Amberola Model 1-A, 2-4 Min. w/Lyre Grill
Great stand and record cabinet for horned disc phonographs. Rotating front of record cabinet holds 101 records horizontally. Key lock (no key included). Original finish in fair/good condition. Missing an 11” piece of bead molding on front of cabinet, see photo. 48” x 20” x 18.5”
Untouched original mahogany machine with original finish. Has a few marks here and there, see photos. Has perfect hard to find lyre grill. Has exceptional original red paint with bold gold pinstriping on both motor bedplate and gear covers. One of the nicest we’ve ever seen. Rich original oxidized copper finish on Type M 2-4 minute combination reproducer and back elbow. Both styli appear to be in good shape. Has both original wooden top grills. Has nicely intact attractive faux wood graining on internal horn. Motor winds and runs. Has original gold winding crank. Has 4 cylinder storage drawers with original clips. The 100 cylinders shown in the storage drawers are not included with the machine. However they will be sold separately as a separate lot. An above average example of this hard to find machine.
Lot #123. Oak Cylinder Record Cabinet
Nice cylinder record cabinet, 5 pull out drawers with record clips. Key lock door, key included.
Lot #122. 6-Drawer Oak Cylinder Record Cabinet
Overall fair condition. Claw feet. Needs refinishing. Replaced drawer pulls. 38” x 22” x 18”
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Lot #124. Fairy Phonograph Lamp by Endless
Fairy Phonograph Lamp by Endless Phonograph Co., Chicago. With electric motor for 12” turntable and lamp, pivoting tone arm, turntable lid with Eagle finial, and horn in base. Also original silk shade. 35” high, fully rewired.
Lot #125. Edison Amberola Model 1B Oak Cylinder
Edison Amberola Model 1B Oak Cylinder. Golden oak piano finish untouched original machine is uniformly crazed, with a few minor marks and scratches, see photos. Has opera works. Has original Edison Type L reproducer with good stylus with original attractive oxidized copper finish Has original auto stop rod. Has original brown paint on bed plate and gear covers. Nicely intact however is evenly crazed with most of its pinstripes worn away. Has original top grills. Has original gold plated winding crank. Has perfect original front grill with nicely intact faux wood grain internal horn. Some chipping in faux wood graining near the large end of the horn. Has 4 record storage drawers with all of their clips, with capacity up to 100 cylinders. Has heavily carved “hairy paw” front feet. Nice example of a hard to find machine
Lot #125a. Rare Original Edison Amberola Model B Manual Lot #126. Columbia Mahogany Horn
Columbia Mahogany Horn for rear mount disc or cylinder machines. Measures 24” long, 21 1/2” diameter. Repaired split and new collar.
Lot #127. Edison Oak Music Master Horn
Edison Cygnet Phonograph Horn-Oak Bell .Edison Oak Music Master Horn. Has been re-glued and cleaned. Original Musicmaster decal and paper label which reads “Sold By Telephone Maintenance, LaSalle St, Chicago”. All the screws which hold on the collar and crane support go all the way through the wood with exposed nuts inside bell, see photo. Original metal swanneck is almost dent free but has 50+% paint loss.
Lot #128. Edison Music Master Oak Horn
Edison Music Master Oak Horn. Very nice oak cygnet horn has double decal, Music Master and Edison. The bell is in very good shape and has only minor dents. Horn gooseneck has 80% paint. One guide pin is missing from the valve but the gooseneck holds tight without it.
Lot #132. 36” Classic Victor Nipper Dog
36” Classic Victor Nipper Dog. Plastic version of the iconic Victor dog with damage to the right hind leg and right ear, see photos.
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Lot 133. Victor P Disc Phonograph
Victor P Disc Phonograph. Serial #5992. Machine has oxidized copper toner arm and bed plate. Machine winds up and runs. Cabinet has been revarnished, and tag of W. J Elliott , Danville, ILL.; W. J. Elliott of Danville was a cigar shop, this machine was probably given out with the purchase of a large quantity of 5¢ cigars. New felt on turntable. Brass horn has original Victor decal. Good black paint. Horn has a few minor dents to the body. 19” x 27” x 14”
Lot #134. Victor R Disc Phonograph
Victor R Disc Phonograph. Original optional large brass bell. All original machine. Original horn and nickeled extension arm Copper oxidized bed plate and cabinet corners. Nickel tone arm supports. Machine winds up and runs. Good reproducer. Original brass bell horn with original paint and decal in good condition, with minor dents to the bell and body of horn. Celluloid Lyon & Healy Victor, Chicago tag on deck of machine. 19” x 28” x 10”
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Lot #135. Victor C Disc Phonograph
Has Victor / Eldridge R. Johnson tag. Overall nice original condition. Bed plate finish in good condition. Original turntable felt and record hold down. Original tone arm and Concert reproducer with leather elbow. Original brass bell horn in good condition with fair original paint and some minor dings to the brass bell. 16” x 22” x 10”
Lot #136. Columbia BD Disc Phonograph
Overall very nice original machine. Machine winds up and runs. Good reproducer. Original mahogany finish in very nice condition with some alligatoring. Good decals. Eleven (11) panel nickel morning glory horn in very good condition. Early version without turntable ring. 33” x 15.5” x 29”
Lot #137. Columbia BI Sterling Disc Graphophone/Nickel Horn Overall very nice original condition. Nice nickel parts, good reproducer. 9-petal nickel morning glory horn. Oak cabinet in nice original finish and very good decal. Machine winds up and runs. 29” x 20” x 24”
Lot #138. Early Zonophone Record Case
Very early case for 7” Zonophone records, holds 25 records. Leatherette covered wood case. Front opening angle lid with hook latch. Embossed Zonophone Record Case on lid. 7.5” x 7” x 8”
Lot #152. Reed Parlor Organ Converted to Monkey Organ
Barrel operated but only has one song pin. Built in Lee Edwards shop in Penfield, GA . This organ was motor operated and made to go in an ice cream parlor. Put a dime in and you would hear the song. Has been restored. Comes with stand.
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Lot #151. 23 Key Barrel Reed Organ
Built by G. Bacigulupo, Berlin. Has had a total restoration by The Great Canadian Nickelodeon Company. Comes with stand. Has 8 tunes. This organ was owned by a WWI veteran who lost his limb during the war. He made a living with this organ, raising 2 girls who both went on to college and became school teachers. In the early 1920’s, he took this organ to the G. Molinari & Sons company in New York, where he had a new barrel and 8 American tunes pinned. This is an extremely rare organ. German craftsmanship with American tunes. Beautiful case with beautiful inlay. Truly a rare organ.
Lot #153. 23 Key Flute Organ Molinari & Sons
Replacement lid, grill. Totally restored by The Great Canadian Nickelodeon Company. Has 7 tunes. Comes with new stand.
Lot #154. 23 Key Barrel Organ
Built by L. Bacigalupi, Elmonte, CA. This organ was assembled in Penfield, GA, by Lee Edwards, who purchased the West Coast Organ Company. This organ has been restored but only has one song. Replacement top and grill. Sounds good. This organ was used in ice cream and pizza parlors, run by a motor and cost 10 cents to play. Has been converted back to a crank organ.
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Lot #157. 46 Key Luis Bacigulupi Organ
Built by the great Luis Bacigului, in the West Coast Organ Company, El Monte, CA. Luis Bacigulupi was considered one of the greatest organ builders in the world. He came to American in 1904. He built this organ with his son in the late 1930’s and early 1940’s. He built this organ for himself but rented it to people in Hollywood and others in his area. You would call him and he would deliver and pick up the organ. Luis was the inventor of the cardboard and roll operated organs. This organ has had stories written about it by the NBSI magazine on at least 2 different occasions as well as by smaller publications. The organ has been in 30-40 And B movies in Hollywood. The most famous movie was Hatari! in 1962, with John Wayne. Henri Mancini was credited as the greatest composer of his time and played this organ in the majority of these movies. He played the tune “Elephant Walk”, which was written for Hatari, during the scene where the animals gather at the watering hole. After Luis’s death in 1958, the organ was left to his son, Luis Jr. Only a few years later, Luis’s health failed. Then he sold it to J. Ward. Mr. Ward created Bullwinkle and was also considered the greatest cartoonist of his time. Mr. Ward played this organ on TV many times on the Howdy Doody and Cookla Fran and Ollie shows. You cannot find an organ today built with so much craftsmanship with so much history as this great organ. Truly a museum piece that should be shared with everyone. Having the greatest organ builder, the greatest music composer and the greatest cartoonist all a part of one organ. This organ has been in a private collection on the east coast, owned by Dennis Windsor, who’s show was mostly history but included his famous monkey, Joey, for the kids. Entertainment for children young and old. Dennis purchased this organ from Mrs. Ward after Mr. Wards death. It was then sent to The Great Canadian Nickelodeon Company where it under went a total restoration.
Lot #158. 43 Key Paper Roll Calliope Lot #155. Gabioli Reed Organ
Gabioli, Paris. This is a 36 key barrel organ. Great original condition. Built in 1876. Not original cart but period correct. Comes with award winning medallion. Has 8 tunes. These organs are barrel loaded from the top. This is a super rare organ!
Plays great. Has been converted to manual play. Easily converted back with 3 vacuum valves.
Lot #156. H S Taylor Barrel Organ
100% original. Comes with extra barrel. 35 keys. Has extra rank of flute pipes. Built in 1876. Custom built cart. Adorned with great inlay. Sounds as great as the day it was built. You have to hear this to believe the sound! Comes with original shipping crate that it was shipped in via the railroad.
Lot #155a. 40 Key 90 Pipe Concert Organ
Built in 1904. Barrel organ with 8 tunes. Has 4 registers of extra pipes. Clarinet, violin, trumpet, flute, and piccolo. Came out of Bacigalupo shop in Berlin from his brother’s factory. Has replacement lid and case has been repaired. Also has a custom built cart with extra tray. Plays great and in tune. Was used in shows in Virginia Beach for 8 years by organ grinder Dennis Windsor.
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Lot #159. Columbia Type AD Home Grand/Combination Grand
A very nice example of a very rare and uncommon phonograph. This model is seldom seen. This machine has its original brown oak finish with its original cover and original handle, and all original ornamental trim is nicely intact. Also the cabinet has both original latches for securing the cover. Has a bold and clear gold banner decal. Few nicks and scratches here and there, see photos. Has its original winding crank. The massive and powerful 6 spring motor winds and runs well. Also included is an original 2-piece cardboard box for the reproducer (which has a torn flap), plainly marked “reproducer”. Comes with 1 Columbia indestructible 2-minute cylinder in its original brightly colored box, missing cover. Also included is an original Columbia A-1 aluminum horn, which measures 14”L with a 7.25” diameter bell. At the small end of the horn, near the seam, it is marked “PAT APL’D FOR”. Horn has a few dents and dings here and there, see photos. This machine has its original 5” removable aluminum mandrel, which when removed exposes the 2” mandrel. The mandrel drive mechanism has a unique feature that can be raised and lowered as needed, and secured by use of a wing nut depending on the size cylinder to be played. Has original #5 aluminum reproducer with good stylus. The entire upper carriage and transport, and queuing mechanism, is entirely original, is in good working order and moves freely. As is well known among collectors, the above described parts are very fragile and typically broken or missing. These original parts have been carefully restored and stabilized, and brought back to working condition. They shows signs of the typical swelling and crazing, see photos. These parts are not perfect; however the fact that these original parts still exist and have been made to function is remarkable. This is a good honest piece! Follows are excerpts from Howard Hazelcorn’s “Columbia Phonograph Companion Volume 1”: “This combination model Graphophone appeared in the 1902 Columbia catalog. Like the Type ‘AB’, this machine was fitted with both a fixed 2” and a removable aluminum 5” mandrel. When the larger mandrel was removed the standard 2” one could be raised up and locked into playing position by the use of a wing-nut that was located on the left side of the chassis. This machine and the Type ‘AF’ were the only Columbia models to use two separate sets of belt driven pulleys to drive the feed-screw and the mandrel. The all-aluminum chassis came highly polished and featured decorative machinist “jewelling” on the sides. The speed control knob for this model was conveniently placed on the highly nickeled bedplate and though a shaving attachment could be fitted to this machine, none was offered. The power source for this unit was a six-spring motor (in barrels) arranged in two tandem sets of three. This was the same motor utilized in the second style type ‘HG’. It is interesting to note that the company then claimed this motor will play nine cylinders per winding and, with the second style ‘HG’ it claimed fourteen. The cabinet, like the motor, was identical to the second style ‘HG’. It offered heavily carved corner columns, recessed side panels framed with rope molding, rope molding trim around the top edge of he motor board and pressed molding along he base. The motor board was hinged to the rear of the cabinet and could be tilted upward to expose the motor for servicing. A gold banner ‘The Home Grand Graphophone’ decal was placed on the front panel. Original price in 1902 was $75. Note: The author considers this machine to be the ‘king’ of the Columbia ‘A’ series. It offered beauty, power and versatility.
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Lot #160. Columbia Concert Cylinder Phonograph Type HG
Columbia Concert Cylinder Phonograph Type HG. This is the second style introduced in 1900. Home Grand has a 4.25” mandrill for the 5” concert grand cylinders. This phonograph is in excellent working condition. Has original reproducer and shaver. Has 95% original pinstripe in oak cabinet which is in beautiful condition and finish. The Home Grand second style featured the deluxe cabinet with pillared corners and extra fancy trim molding. This is a beautiful example of this rare Columbia.
Lot #162. Columbia Type AO/AW Cylinder Phonograph
Columbia Type AO/AW Cylinder Phonograph with Analyzing disc-style. Reproducer in oak serpentine case . Overall good condition. Machine winds up and runs. Cleaned original finish. Nickeling on bed plate lifting in places.
Lot #161. Columbia AB Phonograph with Mandrel & Horn
This all original phonograph comes complete with reproducer, key and 14” aluminum horn. The 5” mandrel is original. Includes a Pathe Salon mandrel. Cabinet is in very nice condition. Front of cabinet has a scratch through the decal but no decal loss. It is dented only. Decal also shows minor color variation, probably due to varnish.
Lot #163. Columbia Type BC Loud Speaking Graphophone
Columbia Type BC Twentieth Century Graphaphone with Higham loud speaking producer and triple spring motor in oak case. Reproducer and mechanism in excellent condition, case refinished.
Lot #163a. Columbia BC Phonograph Horn
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Lot #164. Edison Amberola Model 3 Cylinder Phonograph
Untouched original machine with its original mahogany finish has “opera works”. Has original top grill. Has original Edison Type L reproducer with good stylus, with its original oxidized copper finish. The bed plate has its original brown paint. Few marks here and there, see photos. However most of the pinstriping is worn away. Has both original gear covers and original auto stop rod. Has original gold plated winding crank. Motor winds, runs and plays. Has original front grill. Faux grain metal internal horn has approx. 10% paint remaining. Machines of this type with their open leg design did not survive well and as a result intact examples are fairly uncommon. It could use a good cleaning and it is an unusual survivor.
Lot #165. Columbia AJ First Style Phonograph
Very scarce top wind Columbia. With small 7” turntable. This is the only Columbia designed as a top wind.
Lot #166. Columbia AJ Disc Phonograph
All original phonograph in very good working order. As found condition.
Lot #167. Zonophone Concert Disc Phonograph Excellent original machine. Has replacement stylus and reproducer. Original brass horn, some dents. see photos.
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Lot #169. Ratchet Wind Front Mount Berliner Phonograph
Lot #170. Victor/Victrola Model XVI Circassian Walnut
This handsome machine is in beautiful highly figured Circassian walnut. Has been professionally refinished some time ago. Has a few nicks & scratches here and there, see photos. Has original gold plated tone arm and exhibition reproducer. Has original gold plated Victor needle cup. All other gold plating is original as well. Has original gold winding crank. Motor winds, runs and plays. Has original gold plated cabinet knobs. Has 14 original Victor record albums, letters A through N and original Victor record index book. All albums have all original gold ring pulls. Record albums are well worn from many years of use. Paper licensing label located inside the record storage area bears the date January 1, 1915. A nice example of a hard to find machine.
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This scarce phonograph has all original parts including reproducer (believed to be of the Clark Johnson type), horn and older replacement leather elbow. Original wooden tone arm has all of its original hardware. Nickel plating on ratchet is only at 75% showing some wear and rust. Cabinet has its original golden oak finish. Decal on back of machine 15% remains, original felt on turntable is present but needs to be replaced. There is an unusual metal trim/shim underneath the front mount. See photo. Also, one tiny screw hole on top right side of cabinet. Since the original break mechanism is present on the left side, no idea why there is a screw hole on the right side. No record hold down. Has original all black 15” horn with 9-3/4” cone shaped bell. Original black paint with gold pinstripes. Has numerous dents and dings on large end of bell, as well as a few on the body. A good and honest example of a hard to find machine!
Lot #179. Sonora Upright Phonograph
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Lot #181. Oak Music Stand
Lot #182. Rare Remington Typewriter Table Stand
Rare Remington Typewriter Table Stand. With cast iron legs and wood top. Lacking hinged fold out top but retains metal bracket. Circa 1895. Fair condition. 26” x 21” x 18”
Lot #183. Oak Side Table
Lot #185. Oak Side Table
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Lot 186. Small Lamp Table
Lot #188. Oak Disc Record Cabinet
Solid Wood (possible maple) eye-level lower shelf with spindle gallery. Missing 1 spindle. Original finish inventory good condition. 28” x 25” x 18”
Storage for approx. 82 records. Solid oak construction with button latch. Inside needle cup possible later edition. Original overall finish good. 32”x 19” x 18”
Lot #187. Oak Barber Shop Cash Drawer Stand
Rare item dates from the late 1800’s. Cash drawer with sliding change till. Solid oak construction, has been refinished. On oak pedestal, with 4 legs and brass end cap feet. 36” x 17” x 18”
Lot #189. Oak Telephone Stand
Drop front with cubby hole for phone books and candlestick phone. Original finish solid oak cabinet with carvings on front. Missing bottom feet and stretchers. 39” x 22” x 13”
Lot #211. Edison Projecting Kinetoscope Movie Projector
Mechanism only. Original Edison lens. Wood frame. Missing cover, upper and lower arms, framing bar. Comes with original Edison crank. Mechanism turns over freely.
212. Edison Home Kinetoscope Movie Projector Original home kinetoscope in metal carrying case. With original lenses, upper and lower reel arm. Original carbon-arc lamp. Original Edison home kinetoscope transformer and very scarce original operating instructions. Carrying case has broken leather handle.
Lot #191. Dealer’s Revolving Cylinder Rack
By the Syracuse Wire Works, NY. 4-sided wire rack holding 200 cylinders on cast iron base. Old repaint and reproduction Edison sign on top. 40” high (not including sign) 19” square See Gadgets, Gizmos and Gimmicks page 114. Provenance the collection of the late Ray Phillips, Los Angeles.
Lot #190. Lifetime Telephone Stand and Chair
Drop front with carvings, remnant of paper label. Compartments for phone books and candlestick phone. Chair with turned wood legs and carved back, signed with paper label. 22” x 14.5” x 41.5”
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Lot #192. Dealer’s Wall Mounted Wire Cylinder Rack
By the Syracuse Wire Works NY. To hold 100 cylinders. Old repaint. 31” x 30” See Gadgets, Gizmos and Gimmicks page 114. Provenance the collection of the late Ray Phillips, Los Angeles.
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Lot #213. Victor Dealer’s Canvas Banner
Rare Victor Talking Machines dealer’s banner with the Nipper trademark. White lettering on red ground with six brass grommets. Some losses and water stains. Measures 116” x 32”.
Lot #215. Victor Factory Newspaper Advertisement
A two page ad from the Saturday Evening Post depicting the Victor Factory Complex in Camden, NJ dated 1920. Framed and glazed, 14” x 21”.
Lot #214. Victrola Tin Advertising Sign
Embossed painted tin sign “The Victrola The Greatest Home Entertainer $15.00 - $300.00 H.R. Johnson & Son Brimfield IL”. Made by American Art Works Coshocton, OH. 27 1/2 x 9 3/4”.
Lot #216. Edison Diamond Disc Double Sided Dealer’s Sign
Enameled sign “Music’s Recreation The New Edison Licensed Dealer within Thomas A. Edison” on both sides. Measures 27 1/2” x 19”.
Lot #217. Orig Victrola Grand Concert Advertising Lobby Card This rare and unusual piece was intended to advertise the Victrola and Victor Red Seal records, highlighting classical artists of the time. Written in pencil on the front promotes a concert to be given at Allen’s Hall on Friday March 20th of unknown year, with the admission of 15¢ to 25¢.This unusual piece measures 14” x 11”. This is a light greenish in color with black lettering. A few stains and some fading here and there, see photos. Riker mount not included. A rare piece of phonograph history.
Lot #218. Two Original Edison 1922-23 Record Release Posters Lot #219. Ceramic 9.5” Tall RCA Victor Dog & Quality Print
Ceramic 9.5” Tall RCA Victor Dog & Quality Print. This lot consists of 2 items, the first being a 9.5” ceramic Nipper dog, marked Creative Decoring ‘79 on its base along with a paper tag with “Nipper” (tm) RCA Corp.” In good condition, no chips or crack, a bit dusty, Nipper could use a bath. Framed print measuring 11-1/8” x 8-5/8” under glass, depicting a crisp clean image of the most famous dog in the world.
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These large posters measure 36” x 13”. One poster advertising new releases for December 1922, depicting a colorful festive Christmas scene. Poster is well worn from years of storage, with frayed edges, spots and speckles throughout, see photos. The other we believe to be March 1923 advertising recent record releases for that month, a colorful image at the top depicting a 1920’s young lady enjoying listening to an Edison phonograph. Frayed edges and some spots, see photos.
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Lot #221. Seeburg KT
Seeburg KT. Serial no 157907. Mostly original interior, original xylophone, original stack, non-original motor, needs restoration. Original eagle art glass, case fair.13.5” x 13” x 18”
Lot #220. Knabe 5’8” Ampico Reproducing Piano Mahogany Louis XV art cabinet with matching bench. Unrestored condition. Circa 1922-23. Includes 30 reproducing piano rolls. See photos.
Lot #219a. RCA Victor Dealer Showroom Chair
Chrome frame, black armrests,white vinyl seat and back with RCA Victor logo silk screen on back. In overall very good condition. 33” x 21.5” x 23”
Lot #224. Polyphon 19.75” Double Comb Disc Music Box
Comes on base cabinet but discs are too large to fit in base cabinet. Comes with 11 discs.
Lot #223. 27.5” Regina Changer Music Box
Lot #222. Regina Upright Coin Op Music Box
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27 1/2” Regina Changer Music Box, very nice working machine, comes with full complement of 12 discs. Has original etched glass, no broken teeth.
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Lot #225. 27” Regina Folding Top “Casket Style” Music Box
Music box and base cabinet have been refinished in bright oak finish. Plays well. Comes with 10 discs.
Lot #226. Capital Cuff Music Box LC
Capital Cuff Music Box LC. Cabinet in oak comes with six cuffs. Escutcheon is missing from around crank handle.
Lot #227. Regina Music Box 15.5” Double Comb
Regina Music Box 15-1/2” Double Cone. Plays weak. 12 discs. No. 10 cabinet design on the music box itself. Has a base cabinet included. Original crank.
Lot #228. 15 1/2” Reginaphone Regina Music Box Complete
Reginaphone has original Columbia style reproducer and nickel plated horn attachment. Turntable is a replacement. Restored machine has nice single line inlay and matching base cabinet, also with single line inlay. Comes with 12 discs. Double comb. Original decal inside lid.
Lot #229. Barrel Organ 26 Key with 39 Flute Pipes All original barrel organ with 8 tunes. Original title label. This organ sat in a private collection for over 60 years. Plays as beautifully as it did the day it was built.
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Lot #230. 41 Key Barrel Organ with 93 Pipes
Has 8 tunes. Built between 1900-1915. Frati & Company, Berlin. Was restored about 10 years ago. Nice shape with replacement top. Case in average condition. Plays nice but could use some fine tuning.
Lot #231. Barrel Operated Hurdy Gurdy
Made by Antonio Apruzzese. This hurdy gurdy was restored on the outside to use in the play Red Hill, which needed an organ grinder. This organ needs to be restored on the inside. Looks great.
Lot #233. Thirty Note Mechanism of a Piano Melodico Nice all wood cabinet. Made by the Modernola Company of Johnstown, VA. Nice early “suitcase” portable phonograph. Overall very nice condition. Good reproducer and tone arm (missing crank). 9” x 12” x 16”
Lot #234. Regina 15 1/2” Bow Front Changer Music Box
Lot #232. Regina 27.5” Dragon Front Changer Music Box
This music box is being sold as parts only. Very restorable cabinet has original paper marquee on the back door. Still has many parts included. Double comb appears to be in good condition with no broken teeth. Has the lower disc rack intact and many other internal parts, see photos. Items missing for sure: coin mechanism, spring barrel, crank, see photos.
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Francis Barraud ’s original painting of Nipper looking into an Edison Bell cylin der phonograph .
Lot #252. Edison Spring Motor Cylinder Phonograph
Edison spring motor phonograph by the United States Phonograph Co., Newark, NJ. With Class M upper works, Automatic reproducer with intact stylus, shaving attachment, brass mandrel, nickel makers plate marked “Patent Applied For”. Oak case with drawer in front containing original reproducer box, oil can, and cleaning brush. Lid with partial instructions on the interior. Crank with original US Phonograph Co label. Good paint on bed plate. Retains 80% of pinstriping. Holes in back of cabinet from crane. Provenance: From the collection of the late Ray Phillips, Los Angeles, CA.
Lot #251. Edison Gem Phonograph Model A w/Gem Reproducer
Edison Bell Type I license tag, winding key. “Branded” lid, and spun aluminum horn.
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Lot #257. Japanese Laquered Cylinder Phonograph Horn
Lot #258. Music Master Straight Oak Phonograph Horn
Japanese Laquered Cylinder Phonograph HornPaper mache. Very scarce paper mache cylinder phonograph horn in black Japanese finish. The bell with cranes and floral decoration the side labeled Allen’s patent phonograph horn manufactured by Wm. J. Schroth Kobe, Japan. Horn has old damage with old repair but a very respectable display piece. split bar. 17” x 17” x 22”
Music Master Straight Oak Cylinder Phonograph Horn. By Sheip & Vandergriff of Philadelphia. Beautiful oak horn. Horn in beautiful condition, all tight seams no cracks or chips. See “Gadget, Gizmos and Gimmicks” page 37.
Lot#259. Edison Standard Phonograph Model D
2 and 4 minute Edison Standard phonograph with Model C reproducer. Motor works but mandrel has frozen bearing. This is a very unique and unusual machine. It has a celluloid Wurlitzer phonograph tag affixed to the front of the cabinet. The Wurlitzer tag is 3” x 1.75” and displays the Edison advertising with the old couple listening to the phonograph. In 40 years of collecting, I’ve never seen one of these on a phonograph before. Guaranteed original. Case in good condition. 90% double pinstripe remaining. No horn.
Lot #261. Mahogany Cylinder Cabinet for Amberola 50
Mahogany Cylinder Cabinet for Amberola 50. Single key lock door front. 3 pull out drawer interior. Mahogany cabinet in very good + condition. 30” x 17.5” x 22.5”
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Lot #262. Victor/Columbia Oak Record Storage Cabinet
Victor/Columbia Oak Record Storage Cabinet Record storage cabinet in oak with 2 doors. Resembles Victor/Victrola. Perfect for any type of vintage phonograph that plays disc records. 31.5” x 20” x 22”
Lot #263. Small Mahogany Disc Record Cabinet
Small Mahogany Disc Record Cabinet. Overall good condition. 3 tiers of record slots intact. Single door front with replaced hardware and drilled for modern lock. Original finish cabinet in good condition. Block feet with some chips. Pull out shelf on right hand side. Probably for a Victor IV. 39” x 17.5” x 16.5”
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Lot #265. Early Single Door Oak Cylinder Record Cabinet
Interior has 4 pull out trays with original cylinder record pegs. Total 100 capacity. Front doors paneled. Original thumb operated door latch. Overall very nice condition, original finish with remains of Sears Roebuck label on back. 33.75” x 16” x 18”
Lot #264. Serpentine Double Door Oak Disc Cabinet
Serpentine Double Door Mahogany Disc Cabinet possibly by Herzog. Quarter-sawn oak serpentine front. Original horizontal record storage intact, holds 176. Locking door with key. Nice restored finish. 42 x 30.5” x 14.5”
Lot #266. Mahogany Record Cabinet
Possibly originally for piano rolls. Single door with push button latch. Split in cabinet to left and right side, see photos. Broken foot on left front, see photos. 4 replacement shelves. 36” x 23” x 19”
Lot #267. Columbia BFT Cylinder Phonograph
Nice original 2/4 minute machine. Nickel parts in very good condition. Carriage operates smooth and freely. Good decal and pinstriping on plate. Oak Music Master horn in good original condition. Machine winds up and runs well. Oak cabinet in very good original finish. 100% decal. 31” with horn x 15.5” x 14”.
Lot #268. U.S. Junior Cylinder Phonograph
Overall very nice machine. Nickel parts in very good condition. Dual reproducers intact. Very good decal and pinstriping. Machine winds up and runs well. 10-panel black paint morning glory horn in fair condition. No dents but paint in average shape. Original finish cabinet in very good condition. 31” with horn x 15” x 24”
Lot #268a. Oak 5-Drawer Cylinder Record Cabinet.
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Lot #269. Stewart Phonograph in Original Carry Case
Stewart Phonograph. This machine comes with a seldom seen carry case. In overall very nice original condition. Machine winds up and runs. Good tone arm and reproducer. These machines are usually not found in this good of condition, because the carry case is missing. Storage in case lid holds tone arm, reproducer and needles. 15” x 13.5” x 6.5”
Lot #270. Aeolian Vocalian Tropical Gramophone Aeolian Vocalian Tropical one, England circa 1920 of teak wood construction with aluminum tone arm and internal horn, hinged motor board, with tone arm hinging underneath for storage. The case, now decorated in an Arts and Crafts or Eastern style with hammered pewter and “jewels”. 12.5” x 12” x 5”
Lot #271. Kolster Model K-21 Radio and Speaker w/Stand
Manufactured by the Brandes Corp. / Culture Radio Corp., New Jersey. Includes the radio receiver, matching speaker and matching upright base. Base has some issues with decorative castings but it is very rare to find one of these with the base. Overall good condition, electronics not tested. Speaker missing 1 claw foot. Radio and stand: 36” x 21” x 12.5” Speaker: 12” x 12” x 7”
Lot #273. Edison Home Cylinder Phonograph
Lot #272. Edison Home Cylinder Phonograph
Phonograph in original as found condition. Has Model C reproducer and original crank. Also has bottom bracket still attached to cabinet for morning glory horn. Phonograph does not crank, spring either broken or disconnected, no belt. Mandrel not frozen.
2 minute home complete with C reproducer and original crank. Spring either broken or detached, does not wind. Mandrel free. Good restorable as-found condition.
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Lot #274. Edison Cylinder Fireside Phonograph Model B
Complete phonograph with reproducer and crank has back bracket for cygnet horn crane. No horn or crane are included. phonograph missing gear cover. Mandrel string lines but phonograph currently not playing, not frozen. Needs good cleaning. 90% original double pinstriping present.
Lot #275. Edison Standard Phonograph Banner Decal
Cabinet fumed oak. 2 & 4 minute. Flat carriage Model B reproducer. Cabinet has not been drilled for back bracket. No crank.
Lot #276. Edison Amberola 30 Cabinet and horn only.
Oak cabinet has been refinished at some point in time and retains Edison decal on inside cover No other motor parts present. Cabinet and horn only.
Lot #278. Edison Cylinder Phonograph Cygnet No. 10
Horn is in all original condition with very minor dents and scratches. Black paint in overall good condition. Pinstriping in good original condition, Decal 90+%.
Lot #277. Edison Cylinder Phonograph Cygnet Horn No. 10
Horn has large amount of scratches to original paint, Decal 90%+. Missing the top knob on the locking swivel. Horn also has several dents to the bell and gooseneck, see photos.
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Lot #283. Edison Cylinder Phonograph Standard
2-4 minute machine has model H reproducer and original crank. Also has back bracket for cygnet horn and flat carriage. Gear cover present but needs repainting. Bed plate has 90% double pinstripe. Missing oiler for mandrel bearing. Cabinet has been refinished, lid is missing.
Lot #284. Edison Cylinder Phonograph Standard Cygnet
Complete phonograph model F. Has flat carriage with model K reproducer, original crank, and very nice + cygnet #10 horn. Replacement crane. Exceptional double pinstripe bed plate. Missing gear cover.
Lot #285. Edison Cylinder Phonograph Standard
Complete Edison Standard phonograph. 2-4 minute. Has exceptional double pinstripe bedplate and gear cover, Model H reproducer, original crank, crane and 32” standard phonograph horn. Mandrel bearing frozen, but new bronze bearing included. Crane brackets have rust, see photos.
Lot #286. Edison Cylinder Phonograph Home-Repeater
In working condition, has no reproducer or horn. Has repeater attachment and original crank.
Lot #287. Edison Cylinder Phonograph Standard
2-minute cylinder phonograph has model C reproducer. Has no crank, lid or horn.
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Lot #292. Victor/Victrola 4-7
Small orthophonic phonograph with die cast orthophonic reproducer. Machine cranks, winds and plays however it is missing the tone arm pin that hold the tone arm level in the back bracket. Cabinet is as found condition with scratches, dents, etc.
Lot #293. Victor/Victrola XVI Oak-Parts Only
Oak cabinet has usual nicks and gouges, especially on the lower right front door. Included is correct motor and motor board, and incorrect nickel plated tone arm and reproducer. No crank, turntable. Also the inside horn is incorrect for this machine.
Lot #296. Regina Hexaphone Original Cabinet
Original oak cabinet for Regina Hexaphone. Has replacement back door. Missing mechanism and all machine parts including round wooden oak horn. Has front door with original Regina decal, see photos.
Lot #294. Regina Hexaphone Model 103 Mechanism-Original
This mechanism is for model 103. Mechanism appears to be complete, it cranks and plays cylinder, only makes it halfway through then slows down. Original crank and selector knob, and reproducer included. See photos.
Lot # 295. Regina Hexaphone Phonograph Crank-Reproduction Very well made reproduction crank for Regina Hexaphone.
Lot #297. Regina Hexaphone Marquee Reproduction.
Oak reproduction marquee with repro graphics.
Lot #298. Regina Hexaphone Cabinet-Mahogany
Reproduction cabinet in mahogany. Has mahogany wooden horn and reproduction aluminum horn parts included.
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Lot #299. Coin-Op Cylinder Phonograph Cabinet Cail-O-Phone Coin-Op Cylinder Phonograph Cabinet Cail-OPhone by Caille Bros. Original as found cylinder phonograph cabinet with original cast metal claw feet and cast metal parts on the top and bottom of the faux marble columns. Original beveled glass hinged top still present. Also still has original metal coin slot on top of cabinet. Needs complete restoration.
Lot #328. Luis Casali Hand Crank Pianola Street Piano
Lot #300. Coin-OP Cylinder Phonograph Cabinet Rosenfeld
Luis Casali Hand Crank Pianola street piano. Condition as found unrestored basement find. Restorable piano appears to be complete except for front medallion, see photos. Currently the piano does play music when cranked, but needs a tuning / restoration. Recently found in a cabin in Colorado.
Coin-OP Cylinder Phonograph Cabinet Rosenfeld. Cabinet only for a coin operated phonograph. All 4 glass ball legs are included but one is detached. Small cabinet parts missing. The top glass frame is newly made/replacement, as is the front door and marquee.
Lot #329. Chiappa Barbarai Barrel Organ
Lot #330. H&S Taylor “Project” Organ-Band Organ Parts 44
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Lot #331. Small Hurdy Gurdy
Rough shape.
Lot #332. Small Hurdy Gurdy
Made for a child.
Lot #333. 15.5” Regina Music Box Parts Machine
15.5” Regina Music Box - Parts Machine. This music box was undergoing restoration and now has missing parts, restoration not complete. Double comb, looks like it has been restored. Bid only on parts you see in photos. Oak serpentine cabinet has original crank.
Lot #334. Regina Music Box 15.5” Coin Op-Parts Only
Regina Music Box 15.5” Coin Op-Parts Only. Nice original cabinet, some motor parts, see photos. Original crank.
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Lot #335. Victor Victrola X Phonograph
Victor Victrola X Phonograph. Mahogany cabinet nickel finish model X in as found condition. Working and paying. All 4 cabinet knobs on the front are changed and incorrect. Has manual “How To Get The Most Out Of Your Victrola.”
Lot #336. Brunswick Upright Disc Phonograph
Brunswick Upright Disc Phonograph. Oak cabinet in rough condition, having veneer damage and carved molding missing here and there. Phonograph not in working order.
Lot #337. 50-Key German Barrel Organ
50-Key German Barrel Organ. Floor standing about 6’ tall and 4’ wide, 2’ deep. Large wheel on back to crank organ. Unrestored.
Lot #338. Victor Disc Phonograph Mahogany
Victor Disc Phonograph Mahogany. Looks like top of cover has been replaced. Victor number 2 reproducer Victrola no. 2 reproducer needs rebuild.
Lot #339. Philco Tombstone Style Radio Model 645
Philco Tombstone Style Radio. Model 645. Radio appears to be complete. However needs a new cord and is currently untested. Cabinet veneer has minor crack across the top.
Lot #340. Colonial Radio Model 21
Colonial Radio Model 21. Wooden table top radio, vintage 1930, appears to be compete. All knobs present. Untested.
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Lot #341. Detrola Clock Radio
Lot #343. Edison Diamond Disc Table Model B19 Phonograph
Detrola Clock Radio. Small wooden tombstone style cabinet has clock above radio, see photos,
Lot #344. Two Music Box CabinetsOlympia Lot #349. Early Dynamo Electrical Generator-Edison?
Scarce early electric dynamo. No makers tag. Appears complete, untested. Possibly Edison or Westinghouse.
Lot #374. Original Ragtime Rastus Phonograph Toy & Mech. Lot #371. Original Ragtime Rastus With Original Mech. & Box
Lot #579. Bacon & Day Silverbelle Plectrum Banjo
Made in 1923. Mother of Pearl inlayed head. Varnish is coming off the head. Neck is missing some of the side banding. Overall nice condition. Could use a good cleaning. Original natural skin head is in good condition. Head measures 11” in diameter. Comes with original hard shell case
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15 1/2” Regina Style 35 Curved Glass Front Changer $17,250
27” Regina Automatic Disc Changer Music Box #33 $28,750
Columbia AS Coin Op Graphophone
$6,900
Montross Berliner Disc Phonograph
$18,400
Edison Idelia 2/4 Min Phonograph
$13,800
1936 Model D-18 C.F. Martin & Co. Acoustic Guitar
Edison Class M Electric Cylinder Phonograph $13,800
$40,250
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Seeburg Greyhound Coin Op Nickelodeon $19,550
Mills Violano
$26,450
Regina 20 3/4” Disc Changer Music Box
27 1/4” Disc Double Comb Symphonion Bell Box $16,100
$23,000
Ramey Banjo Mechanical Upright Console Music Box
$24,150
Reginaphone Table Model Hexaphone Phonograph $25,300 Multiphone Coin Op Cylinder Phonograph
$56,350
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Lot #250. Edison-Bell Commercial Phonograph Circa 1893
Lot #50. Original Victor/Victrola Model XX