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Offering an original Fairy Lamp Phonograph. This is all original except the reproducer (similar to the original). It has been rebuilt with new gaskets and new ID face paper inside. The motor is original and works fine. The lights have new wiring already. The original wood bottom has been reinforced to make it better than original without affecting the original appearance. Left side controls the lights and motor. I’ve included a photo which shows the pvc sleeve that can be used to fashion light and motor control switches which can appear like original. Match the rotating switches as pictured in the sleeve and use a pin to rotate each switch. You will have to drill a pin in the rotator to insert the pin. Line everything up with the original openings in the arm as shown in the picture. This is not tough and will look original when done. This is all that is really left to do. The upper switch controls the lights and the lower switch controls the motor. The lamp body has no dents and is in excellent condition. The turntable has new felt. You will need a shade of your choice and a finial to hold it on the lamp arm. Most of the heavy lifting is already done on this one.

The Fairy Phonograph Lamp Company, later known as the Endlessgraph Company, was a Chicago-based manufacturer known for its unique combination of a phonograph and a lamp, often referred to as a "phonolamp". These ornate, furniture-like devices were produced around the 1920s and designed to be both visually appealing and functional, with a hidden phonograph mechanism inside. These are getting hard to find in operating condition.

This is available for pickup locally in Phoenix, Arizona but can be shipped. In the event of shipping, I use Pirate (UPS) discount shipping service which is the most economical fully insured way to ship. Pirate’s rates are better than regular UPS shipping rates and are the exact same reliable service. I would estimate the cost to ship would be around $150.00 depending on where you live.

Price: $850 First posted sold

Be very careful when shipping. Mine was destroyed. Metal is soft and motor is heavy it will buckle the bottom. Best to remove the motor and turntable if possible. Tonearm just comes apart. I was able to rebuild origonal lamp switch

I appreciate the cautionary post. The problem is that your post might scare anyone who
would be interested in buying it. I have been packing phonographs I've sold for years
and have had no problems. It is pretty much the same problem you run into by not
packing a Triumph motor separately from the case.