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Pleasant Hill Estate Auction Part 4

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 01:00PM EDT - Wed, Aug 14, 2024 08:00PM EDT
Lot 209

Edison and Columbia Cylinder Players, Cylinders, Victor Phonograph

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Edison Standard Cylinder Phonograph Model "C", ca. 1905. Original wood (possibly oak) casing, heavy patina. A tabletop hand-crank model, looks to have a lot of it's original parts, but not complete. National Phono Co. Model "C" reproducer mechanism. Crank intact. Case top shows heavy wear/decay, some chipping and rust, hinges work. Base appears in good overall condition, shows a trace outline of the Edison logo on exterior.  No horn. A complete refurbishment project, or for parts. 

Columbia Graphophone Company phonograph Type "B", circa 1897(!!) Also a tabletop model, key wind-up. Case top shows "The Graphophone Columbia Phonograph New York & Paris". Graphics show wear, but still good for age. Hinged top shows heavy wear and tear to very top, with staining, fading, distressing. One side panel shows separation and cracking on outer layer. Separation in wood joins. Likely handle replaced. Hinge mechanism works. Base is in overall good condition for age. Parts show some corrosion/rust/dirt. Incomplete for parts, no horn. A potential refurbishment project, or for parts. 

Victor Victrola Talking Machine Phonograph "Suitcase" portable model, 1900's. Incomplete for parts, but has hand crank and tonearm included. Metal interior casing with suitcase-like black wrap. Victrola logo is visible on interior lid, though somewhat faded. 

Case shows heavy wear, splits in corner seams, marks and scuffs. No handle. Item shows dirt, corrosion, rust and decay and wear throughout. Potential for refurbishment is perhaps possible. 

Also included, a collection of Edison "Gold Moulded" and "Amberol" cylinders, various artists,  most with containers but only a couple complete with lids. 

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