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This is coming up at auction locally, what should I look for, whats normally missing etc? sorry these are the only pictures provided

The most difficult part to replace is the bakelite horn, which is not shown in the photos. There is also a screw-on record stabilizer, that you can see drawn on the paper guide and required to keep the disc in place while playing. The machine also came with a tin needle box, which is scarce, and a leather carrying case. So judging from the photo a lot of parts could be missing. Besides, there are modern reproductions made in India that look quite similar to the originals, certainly from these bad photos we cannot discern a copy from an original.