Phonocone on UK eBay.

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Phonocone on UK eBay.

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321487573160? ... 1423.l2649

Never seen one of these before. As it was sold by Montgomery Ward I assume that it is an American machine. I don't collect miniature gramophones, but this looks better made than many.

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There's another one for sale on there right now.

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Re: Phonocone on UK eBay.

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CORRECT LINK to current listing:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Portelec-Pho ... SwpsdgPRkf

It's a strange little phonograph that plays with the lid closed, since the lid is apparently the tonearm and horn...
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