Twirl-A-Tune Toy Phonograph

[Roaring20s]

Presenting the Twirl-A-Tune Phonograph.

All that I have found is that it was advertised between 1944 & 1948 and then nothing.
Attached is 1944 literature.
Mine has a simplified one-piece base and logo, a more decorative soundbox cover too.

Does anyone have one of these cuties?
I've only seen two others and they are the original style.

James.

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[Jerry B.]

Never seen one but I like it and I'd have room for one. Now I'm on a quest.

Jerry B.

[kendphono]

I have had one of these for years.

Ken D

[AudioAntique]

James,
Your Twirl-A-Tune can be found in a couple of great sources. Page 153 of Discovering Antique Phonographs by Timothy C. Fabrizio and George F. Paul. Also found on page 3-8 of Phonograph Dolls and Toys by Joan and Robin Rolfs. It required a steady hand to play at the proper speed, but kids would have fun playing the record at any speed.
Rob

[Roaring20s]

kids would have fun playing the record at any speed.
Rob

Agreed!
In addition, the platter is very wobbly too, from heavy handed twirlers.

Thanks for the replies.
James.