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This is my 1909 Oak Amberola A-1, early Cloven Hoofed Model with Gunmetal bed finish.

It is in Excellent Original Condition! Please see all pictures.

The most important thing about this machine is the Provenance.
It is documented as being the personal property of Clarence A. Ferguson, the last Edison Phonograph Dealer. It spent 40 years on display in the Donley’s Museum.

Amberola A-1 with Both Diamond “A” and “M” Reproducers - $4700 (SOLD)
This machine is for pickup only!

I accept PayPal "friends & family".
The first one to post “SOLD”, gets it!

P.M. or Email with any questions.

Cheers, Bob S.

2min Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QF9ySd ... zwebiejazz

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I've got the identical machine, serial #2553, and it's my favorite Edison and "go to" player. The Amberola A-1 was the finest 2&4 minute Edison ever made. I've always said this is the one machine I'm taking to the old folks phono home. Good luck with your sale. I'm confident the buyer will be delighted. Friendly suggestion... Don't miss out on the two reproducer option. You'll be

Jerry Blais

Consider it sold.

Jerry B. wrote:I've got the identical machine, serial #2553, and it's my favorite Edison and "go to" player. The Amberola A-1 was the finest 2&4 minute Edison ever made. I've always said this is the one machine I'm taking to the old folks phono home. Good luck with your sale. I'm confident the buyer will be delighted. Friendly suggestion... Don't miss out on the two reproducer option. You'll be

Jerry Blais

My vent puckers thinking of that abrasive plaster dragging across that beautiful anodized finish! Wax only, please!

You can always wrap the mandrel in a sheet of paper before inserting the blue amberol, or put the paper forming a tube inside the plaster core, then sliding the cylinder into the mandrel

I love my A-1 also an have the same reproducers rebuilt by Steve. Mine is from about 1910 and does not have the cloven feet but it sounds great!
Allen