FOR SALE: Zonophone Grand Opera - $3,950
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 10:02 pm
For your consideration, I present to you this rarely seen Zonophone Grand Opera in the rear-mount configuration. In response to Victor's high-end line up (Victor MS, V, and VI) Zonophone modified their front-mount glass-sided cabinet with the fancy metal bedplate into a rear-mount design by eliminating the glass panel and thus creating a mounting location for the back bracket. Only a few original examples of this model are known.
The all original finish on the quarter sawn oak is very nice and has received only a light cleaning. The Grand Opera script and Universal Talking Machine decals are original and are rarely seen in such pristine condition. The back bracket is also all original with vivid pinstriping. The tone arm, reproducer, crank, and fancy metal bedplate still retain all of their original patina. I did not want to disturb the patina present, but I’m sure it would clean up if the next owner chose to do so. The only restoration I have done was to have the magnificent all-brass horn professionally de-dented and polished. As a result, the horn is simply amazing to see in person. The bell diameter is a whopping 20.5" across!! Such a magnificent Zonophone in this condition would be a center piece.
The machine runs great and plays thru a full record with ease...even sounds good with the original reproducer gaskets still intact. The machine's serial number is 9388.
I have many photos showing all of the machine's features. So send me a PM with your email address if you are interested.
Last but not least, I can arrange for insured shipping worldwide. I can also arrange for delivery to the Spring Wayne (NJ) Show or the Union (IL) Show in June. I will likely be at both events this year.
Thanks
Mark
The all original finish on the quarter sawn oak is very nice and has received only a light cleaning. The Grand Opera script and Universal Talking Machine decals are original and are rarely seen in such pristine condition. The back bracket is also all original with vivid pinstriping. The tone arm, reproducer, crank, and fancy metal bedplate still retain all of their original patina. I did not want to disturb the patina present, but I’m sure it would clean up if the next owner chose to do so. The only restoration I have done was to have the magnificent all-brass horn professionally de-dented and polished. As a result, the horn is simply amazing to see in person. The bell diameter is a whopping 20.5" across!! Such a magnificent Zonophone in this condition would be a center piece.
The machine runs great and plays thru a full record with ease...even sounds good with the original reproducer gaskets still intact. The machine's serial number is 9388.
I have many photos showing all of the machine's features. So send me a PM with your email address if you are interested.
Last but not least, I can arrange for insured shipping worldwide. I can also arrange for delivery to the Spring Wayne (NJ) Show or the Union (IL) Show in June. I will likely be at both events this year.
Thanks
Mark