28th Jan, 2021 9:30
The January Fine Art, Antiques & Jewellery Auction
An Edison Standard Phonograph, 1903, in oak case, with japanned and brass horn, the patent plate with serial number 'S 389976', together with twelve Edison/Edison Bell wax cylinders and an empty case, and six modern 'The Vulcan Records' wax cylinders.
Sold for £260
Condition Report
Mechanism in working order. No needle in reproducer 'Model C'. Lithograph on the case front is faded. One original wax cylinder with clean breaks throughout, another with a repaired crack and two with losses. All other cylinders appear to be in playable condition.
An Edison Standard Phonograph, 1903, in oak case, with japanned and brass horn, the patent plate with serial number 'S 389976', together with twelve Edison/Edison Bell wax cylinders and an empty case, and six modern 'The Vulcan Records' wax cylinders.
