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I ran across this Columbia AY today and was just wanting to know a little more information about it. Its all complete, plays great and a nice clean machine. It is a front mount machine with a brass horn as you can see. Just curious about more information about it, rarity and maybe about a fair market value. Thanks for any help you can give. John

According to Baumbach & Lackey, the AY was introduced in 1904 at a price of $50.00. It was similar to the AR, but with a smaller motor and turntable.

The first edition of the Compendium gives an estimate of about $2,200 for an AY in pristine or perfectly restored condition: but bear in mind that valuation was made 20 years ago. The market will fluctuate, depending on any number of variables. Ask the seller what they want for it; determine whether parts are all original, and if not, how many reproduction parts; ask whether the finish is original, etc. , and make your offer based on that.

Bill

Does it come with the cheese grater?

You want it for that price, I'll throw it in! LOL. Thanks for the information. Had a hard time trying to find out anything about it. John

I think this one sold around 2 years ago down in Franklin, Tennessee Great Machine.

It could have. Bought it from a guy in Alabama...