Oscillating Horn Polyphon Phonograph For Sale


Oscillating Horn Polyphon Phonograph
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Oscillating Horn Polyphon Phonograph:
$15000.00


Oscillating Horn Polyphon PhonographBack Mount Polyphon Phonograph, sn. 183264 w/large blue & gold stamped tin horn, ca 1910.Over the course of my career as a phonograph & record dealer, I have bought and sold a lot of machines. But I can\'t recall any that exceed the \"cool factor\" of this phonograph. Not only is this machine absolutely stunning to look at, the horn pans back and forth across the room as the record plays! I have seen no reference to this machine anywhere, though I\'m sure it must appear in contemporary Polyphon catalogs. Produced by the same German firm that made the famous Polyphon disc music boxes, this was assuredly a top-of-the-line instrument. The oscillating feature appears designed for use in a public setting such as a hotel lobby, restaurant or wedding reception on the grounds of a palatial European estate. The motor is a beast (it has to be in order to play a record at a stable speed while moving this monster horn to and fro), and yet it reflects typical Polyphon fit and finish (the spring barrels, motor pillars and fittings being brightly nickel plated).The simple inlay is perfectly stated, not gaudy or overdone, with \"POLYPHON\" prominently featured on the front. The elegant curves remind me very much of a Columbia BY. The horn is of normal Polyphon design and construction, though very large as befitting an instrument meant to entertain at public gatherings. On the right side behind the crank, you will see a knob which is used to disengage the horn should you wish it to remain in one position.This machine has graced my music room for several years. I would be perfectly happy for it to remain in it\'s designated spot. However, like most of the items in my archive, it has a price. Should the reserve be met, it will have a new home. If not, I\'m going to pour a little wine and go enjoy a record with my staff, courtesy of Herr Polyphon!You may view a video of this machine in action by going to https://youtu.be/jn6ax4s2mqQShipping cost will vary depending on destination. Alternately, you could pick up in the Houston, TX vicinity or I might be able to personally deliverthis phonograph if you live somewhere between Houston and New York. (I\'ll be making a buying trip in my truck in mid-October). Please contact me through our website (below) if you need to checks, credit cards or Paypal accepted. We ship worldwide. Foreignbuyers should disregard any stated shipping price; we\'ll contact you withactual shipping costs once we pack and weigh the item at the conclusion of thesale. buyers winning more than one item can have their winnings combinedinto one package to save on shipping costs.Check out our other sales featuring phonographs, parts, needle tins,turntables, records, ephemera, record sleeves, audio equipment and more. Please be sure to request acatalog if you\'re not already on our mailing list! Contact us through ourwebsite atNauck\'s Vintage Records
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