SOLD: “Early” Columbia AS Coin-op Graphophone $2500

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SOLD: “Early” Columbia AS Coin-op Graphophone $2500

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Here is an “early” Columbia AS Coin-op Graphophone, as noted by the S tag, in as found condition.
The machine is in grubby condition and will need a thorough going over. Original untouched finish with a good decal and still sporting its original signboard! Motor winds up and runs, and the upper works turn freely but are very gummy from the dried oil. I put a few drops of oil on the carriage rod, and the carriage will slide freely when the spring-loaded lead screw is held up.

I am not a Columbia collector, and am not familiar with Coin-op machines, but from what I have seen on the internet, the machine appears to be all there. Please look at all the pictures, as I am selling this machine in as found condition. The machine is dry, and several of the cabinet joints have separated, and will need to be re-glued. Also, the bedplate frame will need to have some vernier repair. All original glass is intact, with no cracks or chips. There are no keys. Includes its original 13” Coin-op nickel horn, but the upper half of the elbow is missing.

All in all, a very worthy machine that needs the right person to bring it back to life!

The price is SOLD ($2500, plus $100 for secure double boxed shipping). (the motor and case will be broken down and boxed separately). I accept PayPal “friends & family”.

The first one to post “SOLD” gets it.
Please P.M. or Email with any questions.

Thanks, Bob S.
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Re: FOR SALE: “Early” Columbia AS Coin-op Graphophone $2500

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Sold. PM Sent.

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It would be interesting to know where this was found and how it survived...
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It would be interesting to know where this was found and how it survived...
The person I got it from, (a man in his 70's), was the son of a man who found it in the basement of an old grocery store in Philadelphia that was being torn down many years ago. :o

Cheers, Bob S.

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Interesting back story... Thanks, Bob.
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Congrats to the new owner. They got a terrific deal for this very desirable machine.

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This may be a dumb question... but why is there no spring barrel? Why is the spring exposed?

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The Type A Graphophone, on which the coin-op AS was based, had no spring barrel. This is as-designed, much like the Edison Gem. For sure, the new owner will want to replace that spring out of caution. It's no fun when an open spring like that breaks.

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