Puck Phonograph

[phononut]

Hello
I was scrolling through auctions and came across a puck phonograph!I was wondering --if I go, what to bid to on the unit. From what I see it looks in good shape. Please look at the attachment--picture
Thanks for your help
Brad

[gramophoneshane]

I'm not sure what the going rate for this model is, but just be careful because this model was reproduced in the late 1970s.
The originals were made in Germany & there were several variations made, which were sold or given away under various names like Lyraphone and 20th century.
The first thing I would do is check the net for pictures of confirmed original examples to compare this machine with, and I would check the base for any iron foundry makers marks. Generally speaking, originals will have better defined decoration in the casting, & cleaner edges etc, than the repros- in much the same way as modern crapophone back brackets compare to the original Thorens BB.
They were also sold with a variety of horn styles. The horn on this one looks a little sus to me, but I'm often wrong.

[Phonofreak]

I didn't know there were reproduction Pucks made in the 1970's. The horn looks like something cobbled together. If you decide to bid on it, I wouldn't go to high.
Harvey Kravitz

[phononut]

Thanks for your help. Would you have a number? This is in a huge antique farm estate auction so I thought it was original.I was also supprised about the reprodction pucks!

Regards:)
Brad