COIN-OPERATED COLUMBIA “BS” MODEL GRAPHOPHONE.

Oak case on brass feet with side hinged curved glass front revealing a cylinder record player. Manufactured by the American Phonograph Company for the American Graphophone company of New York. Retains metal plaques indicating serial number 162816 and patent dates from 1886 to 1897. Front of case retains nearly its entire original scroll decal and paper instruction label. Originally would have operated on a nickel, but coin mechanism is no longer present. Fresh to the market in as-found condition from a Maine home. Motor functions but would benefit from lubrication. SIZE: 16″ w x 10″ d x 9″ h. CONDITION: Overall good with worn original finish, slight crack to wood corner on lid, and some lifting to bottom veneer. Needs horn and crank handle. 1-15162 (800-1,200) – Lot 1513a

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1513a	$1,235.00	COIN-OPERATED COLUMBIA “BS” MODEL GRAPHOPHONE. Oak case on brass feet with side hinged curved glass front revealing a cylinder record player. Manufactured by the American Phonograph Company for the American Graphophone company of New York. Retains metal plaques indicating serial number 162816 and patent dates from 1886 to 1897. Front of case retains nearly its entire original scroll decal and paper instruction label. Originally would have operated on a nickel, but coin mechanism is no longer present. Fresh to the market in as-found condition from a Maine home. Motor functions but would benefit from lubrication. SIZE: 16″ w x 10″ d x 9″ h. CONDITION: Overall good with worn original finish, slight crack to wood corner on lid, and some lifting to bottom veneer. Needs horn and crank handle. 1-15162 (800-1,200) – Lot 1513a Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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COIN-OPERATED COLUMBIA “BS” MODEL GRAPHOPHONE.