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Over the next few weeks I will be listing some great reference cylinder and disc phonographs, carefully preserved and ready to play. When you buy a phonograph from me, each machine is meticulously cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted so that only a light oiling is required for regular use. My goal is to provide excellent working phonographs and accessories for both novices and long-time collectors alike.
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For your consideration are 2 excellent workingexamplesof scarce Edison 4-minute cylinder phonograph recorders including 2 brown wax blanks and one 4-minute black wax blank as pictured( lid not included).
The 4-minute recorders have good styli and have been rebuilt with fresh rubber. The brass recorder bodies have no typical green lacquer left (that indicated 4-minute operation) and they may very well be something that replaced a broken pot metal body.
Please view all photos for more details and confirmation of the above description. I will be uploading a video of this recorder in action once I find an unplayable commerical black wax cylinder that has enough dead wax at the ends for a demo.* * * * * * *
After payment is received this lot will be shipped with the greatest care to ensure it arrives just as shown. I have safely shipped countless fragile antique phonographs, accessories, and records, so you can rest easy knowing this piece will be treated well.
Please let me know if you have any questions.