Antique COLUMBIA TYPE BF GRAPHOPHONE PHONOGRAPH Cylinder Record Player
Item History & Price
Here is an antique Columbia TYPE BF graphophone/phonograph in very fine restored condition as pictured. This machine is an early cylinder phonograph by Columbia produced during the early days of the industry and is marked “BF” on the lid label. Cabinet is in fine restored original condition with great new decals and gold pin striping as pictured. Bed plate shows some slight wear to nickel plating in center as pictured, but is about 95% clean and lustrous. Brass bell horn is a moder...n reproduction; replaced crank hole escutcheon, new rubber feet, new belt; all other parts are original. Serial number and patent dates present on end of mandrel, as pictured. This large, heavy machine has a four spring motor and winds up and runs with average motor noise; motor has been professionally restored. Overall, a very nice original machine over 100 years old in excellent playing condition. This machine really blasts out a tune with great original reproducer. With one two minute record and reproduction horn. Oversized mandrel can play 6” record, not included. A great machine for the collector. Carefully packed in large parcel and shipped fast to confirmed PayPal address in lower 48 USA and eBay Global Shipping Center only please. No address changes for any reason. Also local pick up welcome. Please inspect photos carefully. All questions answered promptly.Thanks for reading!See and hear the record: New York Military Band plays “Bright Star”: https://youtu.be/X_yOghc3YUw
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