Ratchet-Wind Berliner Gramophone Surrounded by Ladies

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Starkton
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Ratchet-Wind Berliner Gramophone Surrounded by Ladies

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Ratchet-Wind Berliner Gramophone Surrounded by Ladies

I haven't seen such a fantastic picture before. Moreover it is newly brought on the collectors' market. Certainly an interesting oddity for the long pocket. Watch it go here: http://cgi.ebay.com/1900s-Photo-Victori ... 644wt_1167

I have already placed my absurdly low bid.

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Wow - that image is a sweetheart! It looks quite similar to the ones used by Frank Seaman in the National Gramophone Co. ads of 1896 with hand-driven models, but the lever-wind Berliner makes this one special. I'd love to know the story behind this one. Thanks for sharing this - -

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I was actually going to post this tonight, but thanks for doing it! I cant wait to see what this goes for!

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