GONE: Instant phono collection, $275
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:24 pm
The Edison sold, the Oxford I'm using for trade goods, and the Victrola was broken up for parts.
Here's a mix of phonographs to check out. I think you would like the variety--all are nice & small, don't take up a great amount of room, and are good starts to some amazing machines.
1. Edison Standard A, c. 1904--SALE PENDING. Sorry, but it's on its way to another collector already.
2. Oxford BZ hornless grafonola-clone. Built by Columbia & selling for $9.95 in the Sears catalog from 1912-1916, this is a neat little phonograph. It sounds great for what it is due to a large diaphragm & a metal horn. Not many are around today but they are nice--this one even has original platter felt.
3. Orthophonic Victrola 2-65, post-RCA takeover, c. 1930. I've been trying to get this thing to a new owner who's a better hand with upholstery. The soundbox is fully rehabbed and amazing. Motor has been converted to use screws instead of rivets holding barrel cover on, and has a new spring. New velvet, new leather, new lacquer, new motor board, new feet, you just need to add a handle & fix that pesky auto brake with some new springs. It's not super original any more but it's a nice Victrola for listening to--IF you can get the brakes to release, which is why I say you might want a new brake.
Make me an offer if you want pics of any machines, or more info about hidden flaws/really nice condition areas on each of them. None are perfect but none are junk either. All can play & need new owners as I am downsizing.
I will deliver in Corolla range of Florence County, SC--EDIT--SHIPPING AVAILABLE.
Charles F.
Here's a mix of phonographs to check out. I think you would like the variety--all are nice & small, don't take up a great amount of room, and are good starts to some amazing machines.
1. Edison Standard A, c. 1904--SALE PENDING. Sorry, but it's on its way to another collector already.
2. Oxford BZ hornless grafonola-clone. Built by Columbia & selling for $9.95 in the Sears catalog from 1912-1916, this is a neat little phonograph. It sounds great for what it is due to a large diaphragm & a metal horn. Not many are around today but they are nice--this one even has original platter felt.
3. Orthophonic Victrola 2-65, post-RCA takeover, c. 1930. I've been trying to get this thing to a new owner who's a better hand with upholstery. The soundbox is fully rehabbed and amazing. Motor has been converted to use screws instead of rivets holding barrel cover on, and has a new spring. New velvet, new leather, new lacquer, new motor board, new feet, you just need to add a handle & fix that pesky auto brake with some new springs. It's not super original any more but it's a nice Victrola for listening to--IF you can get the brakes to release, which is why I say you might want a new brake.
Make me an offer if you want pics of any machines, or more info about hidden flaws/really nice condition areas on each of them. None are perfect but none are junk either. All can play & need new owners as I am downsizing.
I will deliver in Corolla range of Florence County, SC--EDIT--SHIPPING AVAILABLE.
Charles F.