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Lot 5573

Edison (USA) "Gem" late 19th Century Phonograph - black body with painted tinplate horn,...

Lot 5573

Edison (USA) "Gem" late 19th Century Phonograph - black body with painted tinplate horn,...

Estimate: £140 - £180

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Lot 5573

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Edison (USA) "Gem" late 19th Century Phonograph - black body with painted tinplate horn, reproducer is marked "Model C", the machine is mounted on a wooden base, the machine is untested but the clockwork motor is in working order (the rubber drive band may be slack) with large side mounted key and speed control button, comes with "Edison Gem Phonograph" to the wooden cover with handle and metal plate reads "Type 1 Gem" to top of lid - Good for display, comes with 2 x cylinder records "Love Me Like I Like To Be Loved" by Clarion Records and an Edison Amber Record "Yes Let Me Like A Soldier Fall" which are Fair including boxes - a scarce item which displays well, the base is 9.5"/24cm wide.

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