This is the collection of a collector who loved art and everything beautiful. Many are very beautiful Art Models and some are quite rare. The others are beautiful examples of classic machines. Items that do not have pricing or descriptions may have not yet been tested or inspected, but you are welcome to inquire about them.
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ONGOING INVENTORY:
Brunswick Art Model Oxford Highboy with Electric Motor
This beautiful Art Model Brunswick with Ultona reproducer (rotates to play vertical & lateral cut records). It has an electric motor (no crank) with a light (working!) inside the cabinet. Room for record storage and complete with albums.
Condition: All working, beautiful finish with replacement cord and plug.
$1,100 SOLD
Brunswick Art Model 350 Chippendale
A stunning and rare Art Model Brunswick with Ultona reproducer (rotates to play vertical & lateral cut records). It has an electric motor (no crank). One of the fanciest and most expensive models offered by Brunswick at the time finished in a beautiful dark stain.
Condition: Working well. Has a replacement cord.
$2,000 SOLD
Brunswick Art Model 127 Japanese Lacquer
Beautiful upright Art Model Brunswick with Ultona reproducer (rotates to play vertical & lateral cut records).
Condition: Working well.
$2,000
Columbia Grafonola Baby Grand Style
This beautiful Granoloa is in the "Colonial", straight-legged style (rather than the cabriole legs). It's finished in Ribboned Mahogany and is a show-stopper! The finish on this machine is superb with beautiful grain.
Condition: The tone arm is frozen and there is not a cord for testing.
$500
Columbia Q Graphophone Cylinder Player
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Columbia Viva-Tonal 810
Columbia's version of the Orthophonic Phonograph. This machine is fin a beautiful sunburst pattern.
Condition: Runs well, sound great. Original finish with some crazing.
$800
Edison B-375 Louis XV Diamond Disc Phonograph
The Edison Louis XV Diamond Disc phonograph is certainly one of the rarest and arguably the most beautiful of all Diamond Disc models. Production of all Louis XV variants might not have exceeded 200. This B-375, introduced in 1915 in Mahogany is marked serial number SM 55.
Condition: Running well. Most likely refinished, but a superior application.
$4,500
Edison Standard Model C - 2 & 4 Minute Cylinder Phonograph with ICS repeating Attachment
This machine was sold through the International Correspondence School (ICS) for the purpose of learning languages via cylinder records. The speed control, which was moved below the bedplate starting with the Model B series, has been moved back above the bedplate to accommodate the 90 rpm speed of language cylinders (as opposed to the 160 rpm speed of entertainment cylinders). Additionally, a repeater has been added in front of the carriage rail. When the repeater button is pressed and released, the reproducer moves back a few grooves so that students can listen to phrases repeatedly without having to lift and move the reproducer carriage over and over. Like all ICS machines, this machine also has a small celluloid plaque at the bottom front indicating that the machine was made specifically for ICS.
Condition: Beautiful, original finish. Works well.
$550
Edison Amberola 30
This is an early Amberola 30. It's a common machine, but a perennial favorite as a good cylinder-playing workhorse and in a nice Oak case.
Condition: Works well.
$400
Edison C-250 Diamond Disc Machine - Mahogany
This Edison has a very nice, original Mahogany finish with a beautiful, flawless bed plate - retaining the pinstriping (early production). The C-250 was the flagship of Edison's Disc Phonograph line, and it sold very well. You won't find a better example of this iconic Edison machine.
This also comes with a 78rpm adapter, allowing you to play both vertical and lateral cut records.
(We also have this machine in Oak)
Condition: Works well.
$400
Victor Type MS (Monarch Special) with Wood Horn
This is the Monarch Special, created shortly after the very popular M in 1902. Features a very ornate case and a robust 3-spring motor. There is also a second MS with a large brass horn available.
Condition: Beautiful, original finish. Working Well.
$3,000
Victor Type MS (Monarch Special) with Brass Horn
This is the Monarch Special, created shortly after the very popular M in 1902. Features a very ornate case and a robust 3-spring motor.
Condition: Beautiful, original finish. Working Well.
$1,500
Victor II
This is a nice example of a Victor II with a beautiful, large 11-panel Morning Glory horn.
Condition: Good working condition
$900
Victor VTLA L-Door
The VTLA is Victor's earliest series of Victrola inside-horn phonographs. These lovely "L" Door cabinets were called VTLA (which was short for VicTroLA).
This very nice example includes all 10 of the original, old-style record boxes and the early ball casters. This cabinet is the "XVI" Style and is in good condition, with no missing lattice around the top trim and in good original Mahogany finish. It has the gold plated hardware and crank and a strong 3-spring motor.
Condition: Good working condition with original finish
$1,200
Victrola Sheraton 500
A very rare machine. Sheraton models took their design cues from Thomas Sheraton, a famous 18th century British furniture designer. The "500" denotes the console style. The Sheraton used diagonal wood veneers and sold new for $1200.00. This phonograph has a serial number of 534.
Condition: Beautiful, original finish. Working Well.
$2,800 SOLD
Victrola Orthophonic Credenza
This Credenza is a nice example of Victor's early Orthophonic machines. This is a good upgrade from the standard Victrola as it features the first large folded, exponential horn. It has good sound, gold plated hardware, an air-damped lid closing system, and a fully-automatic turntable shut off.
Condition: Beautiful, original finish. Works, but motor is slow. Just needs a lube and adjustment (we will attempt to do this first). Lid stays open, but air-closing not functional.
$400
Victrola XIV
This is the very popular XIV. One of the most common you will see on the market. What sets this machine apart is it's striking dark Fumed Oak cabinet.
Condition: Works, needs a bit of lubrication, as it's sluggish (cold and not been used in a while).
$450
Victrola VE-XVII
This machine was Victor's attempt at appealing to the wealthy buyer by having a fancier cabinet than previous models. The lovely mahogany cabinet with bombé sides house the electric motor. This also features an eectric light, for easy changing of records andneedles. A very nice example of this model.
Condition: Works well and sounds great.
$1,200
Victrola XVIII
This very handsome phonograph was the short-lived 'super-premium' phonograph model in Victor's 1915-1916 product lineup. The first to feature the bombe' style cabinet, with convex 'swell' doors and side panels. It also features a considerable amount of hand-carved trim on the corner posts, ornate beading on the doors, Victor's best 3-spring motor, premium red or brown stained diaganol veneer and gold-plated hardware. This machine is Mahogany and has a complete set of albums.
Condition: Works, needs a bit of lubrication, as it's sluggish (cold and not been used in a while). Most likely refinished, but done well.
$3,000
Victrola 230
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Victrola VV 7-11
This machine is stunning to look at! It's the perfect home entertainment center (according to Victor). This machine has all of it's original albums, which only adds to it's beautiful presence in the room.
Condition: Good condition, turntable works well, radio is untested as of now, we didn't have access to an outlet.
Victor 1930 Radiola Electrola RE-57
RCA-Victor continued to offer the old Microsynchronous receiver in some of their Radiola-Electrola models. These later TRF radios have screen-grid tubes and an improved amplifier but still feature the odd tuning system of levers and rollers. The manual phonograph featured a large counter-balanced tone arm with horseshoe magnet pick-up. These types of pick-ups could also be "driven" to actually move the needle and RCA took advantage of that by designing a system of home recording that used "pre-grooved" records. This Radiola has a Walnut finish.
Condition: This Radiola needs electrical refurbishment. It powers on, but the turntable barely turns and the audio has a slight hum.
$400
4 "Camera" Phones
There are a selection of camera-style phonographs in the collection. We haven't cataloged all of them, but feel free to inquire as to model, condition, etc.
3 Portable Phonographs & Victrola 50
A small selection of portable phonographs is also in the collection. Please inquire about model, condition, etc. We can test any item of interest.
