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At an auction house a few miles from me going off on New Years day. Assuming it works ok.

I've sold two Standard Type A disc machines in the last year. I sold one for $400 and the other for $435. Each of my machines were all original but the horn on your thread appears nicer than either of mine. Hope this helps you.

Merry Christmas, Jerry B.

Thanks Jerry B.!!

Steve

I agree with Jerry. I bought mine for $350, but I did so thinking it was way under priced. Cheers, Russie

If the horn has original paint, then the $400-450 range is about right. I can't exactly determine from the picture if that horn has been repainted at some time, if it has, then that devalues it somewhat. So, the cheaper the better, but don't exceed the high mark, unless you really like it and want to keep it no matter what.

I do not think the horn has been re-painted. It has the right color, not candy-apple red applied with a spray can, for example. The color is also subdued, as one would expect after an hundred years or so. This is the first and earliest of three models with the speed control/brake rod in the front. From what I can see, it looks to be in very good shape, and from what I can see, I see no veneer loss on the top board, but you should check for that.

The thing to do at an auction is to set your upper limit and stick to it. I think others have given you estimates that are quite reasonable as upper limits. You might get lucky and get it for considerably less. It all depends on who's there. And it only takes one other person to drive the price up. But you can luck out sometimes. I recently picked up a Vic III, no horn and no elbow. I thought I had it for $10 until one other fellow raised his hand. Nonetheless, he dropped out after two or three bids and I took it home, crank and all.

If the horn is original, and the outside is as good as the inside, then in my humble opinion, this horn is a prize.

You do know this machine has an oversized spindle and is used for (non)-Standard Model A records?

Thanks for all the expert advice. This is a small rural auction so hopefully I can get it fairly cheap. I have quite a few large hole Diamond and Oxford records so no problem there.

Steve