Antique Phonographs
“Visual and Auditory Delights”
“Star” Phonograph & Cabinet
Wow, what a rare and unusual combination this is. A proprietary design made by the famous Hawthorne & Sheble Company, complete with large wood-grained petaled horn, matching record cabinet and a supply of very rare “Star” records.
#6219
“Talk-O-Phone”
A fine example of the Talk-O-Phone “Sousa” model with eagle appliques. Fitted with a brass bell Victor horn.
#6187
Kalamazoo Duplex
A beautiful Duplex, made over 100 years ago for mail-order sales, an offering the unique dual-horn setup, promising extraordinary sound volume and clarity. Fully restored and looking as great as it plays. These rare and unusual phonographs are favorites of collectors worldwide!
#6201
Miniature “Mikiphone” Phonograph
Made around 1930, this is referred to as a “pocket gramophone”, folding up into a small case that fits into the palm of one’s hand. A marvel of Swiss engineering, with precise fit and finish of all the components. Will play up to size 10” records and the sound will amaze you.
#6217
Wizard Phonograph
These rare and unusual phonographs were made by the International Phonograph Company in Newark, New Jersey around 1911. The unique design was an attempt to avoid patent infringement problems with Edison. The "Wizard" name was an obvious reference to Edison, who was known as the "Wizard of Menlo Park".
A pristine, all-original example.
#675
Berliner “Ratchet Wind”
An early, iconic phonograph dating to the onset of the disk gramophone era. This example is 100% original, including the horn and leather elbow, except for the internal fiber gear, which has recently been renewed. In additional, we have a number of original Berliner record disks and a wooden record storage box to offer with this phonograph.
#6084
“Puritan” Phonograph
This curvaceous oak beauty is perhaps one of the most uniquely original products from the wave of independent manufacturers that arose after Victor's patents expired in the 1920's.
It was made by United Phonograph Company of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Utilizing a long vertical sound passage, emanating via the horn at the bottom (rather than the top), which the maker promoted as an audio improvement; it certainly was unique in most every regard. There are ample record storage slots inside, and we have some rare original Puritan records as well.
#6040
“Combination” Phonograph
A rare and unusual phonograph, with maple cabinetry enhanced by ebonized corner pillars, utilizing a Columbia motor and HMV hardware up top.
Perhaps the most stunning feature of this customized beauty is the large horn with beautiful hand-painted flowers inside.
#6014
“Mae Starr” Talking Doll
This beautiful doll is fitted with a small cylinder phonograph inside. When activated, the doll seemingly talks, usually by reciting a nursery rhyme.
This is the best example we've ever had, virtually as-new condition.
#655