The Talking Machine Forum — For All Antique Phonographs & Recordings

gramophone78 wrote:

Amberola wrote: It is probably the rarest phonograph made?

Ronnie, I don't believe it holds that distinction. There are a few other Phonographs that may hold that title. Some Tinfoils, treadle and water powered models come to mind.

It does however hold the distinction of being the first commercially made Phonograph offered to the public.

There are at least 4-5 that retain the original wax record. Not sure if Rene (or anybody) has determined how many still retain the original Phonograph??. However, there are a few. A "mint in box" sold for a record price North of 30K a few years ago now.

Empty dolls are still found in antique stores occasionally, doll collections and even on TV shows. Remember Charlie Hummel buying one on that antique show on TV. What did he pay.. $1500....???. I can't remember. I think she was naked... .
Of course the rarest talking doll would be the K&R Berliner doll. Only two are known... .

Amberola wrote:
Yea, I think you are correct. When you think about it, there are a few very rare phonographs out there. But this is in a different ballpark. They are so fragile. If I had a choice between a Tinfoil made in 1877, and the doll in near mint condition, I would pick the doll. but that's just my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions?

alang wrote:

Amberola wrote:
Yea, I think you are correct. When you think about it, there are a few very rare phonographs out there. But this is in a different ballpark. They are so fragile. If I had a choice between a Tinfoil made in 1877, and the doll in near mint condition, I would pick the doll. but that's just my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions?

Great, then I'll take the Tinfoil, so that's settled

Andreas

Amberola wrote:

alang wrote:

Amberola wrote:
Yea, I think you are correct. When you think about it, there are a few very rare phonographs out there. But this is in a different ballpark. They are so fragile. If I had a choice between a Tinfoil made in 1877, and the doll in near mint condition, I would pick the doll. but that's just my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions?

Great, then I'll take the Tinfoil, so that's settled

Andreas

No worry, I will never be fortunate enough to have ether.