Columbia Cylinder machine

[Edisonfan]

Hey guys, I found a nice small Columbia Cylinder phonograph, for $600.00. It looks like a key wind up machine. I have seen this before. It has what looks like patent dates on the side, and a decal on the bed plate. Sorry I do not have a photo as it was in a glass case at antique mall, and the may frown on taking photos of items for sale.

Paul

[phonogfp]

Paul,

Sounds like a second-series Q Graphophone. These are common, and $600 would be an exorbitant price to pay for one. I'd advise against it.

George P.

[Edisonfan]

Yea, I was not planning on spending the money. Thank you George. BTW: How much would victor sound boxes, tone arms and crank handles cost? Because the dealer who had the columbia, also had a bunch of sound boxes, tone arms, and hand cranks, for sale. Some looked like the needed some work.


Paul

[phonogfp]

That all depends on the type and condition. If they need work, they shouldn't bring more than a few dollars. If the parts are something you can use, make an offer for all of them. Perhaps after the dealers has them sitting around for awhile, he'll decide that a bird in the hand...

George P.

[Edisonfan]

Thank You George. They look like they need work. I wasn't going to spend the money, I was just curious?

Paul