The Talking Machine Forum — For All Antique Phonographs & Recordings

EDIT: Just so there's no confusion driven by rabid excitement, all the ads I post in the eBay/CL Alert section of the forum are not mine. I will try and preface each ad with this disclaimer when I do another batch in about 4-7 days. There are also ads I do not post because I don't think they're a 'deal' (many overpriced Home's).

The date on the Phonograph is 10/15/1894. The case is in tact, but needs restoration. The mechanically it works/runs. It needs needles. It comes with 6 cylinders. Please do not text, please call number.

http://nmi.craigslist.org/atq/5743882819.html

Basically, this is just a motor and top works... The case and top are in bad condition (not to say they can't be restored) and the MDF bottom and lack of molding make it a difficult job to put back to original. Obviously the seller knows nothing about this machine, since he says it needs needles...

That looks to be an original horn which would be worth at least $75!
Pete

It's a BARGAIN!!! Certainly worth restoring. Even if I were to play Devil's Advocate and part the thing out, what do we have?
Horn; $$
Lyric Reproducer; $$
Case top; $$
Crank; $$
Complete motor board; $$
Unknown wax records; ??
Either way, how can one miss?