Nest Egg Auctions
Live Auction

The Collection of Dr. Vincent DeAndrea

Sat, Aug 5, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 79

Edison Amberola 75 Cylinder Phonograph

Estimate: $150 - $250

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
Cylinder player. Serial # SM - - 10431, Latest patent date on manufacturer plate is March 11, 1913. Tested, works. There is a clicking sound inside the machine as the arm traverses the length of the mandrel. Speaker mesh is certainly a later replacement. In the below unit cabinet there are three drawers for storing cylinders. Finish appears original and the Edison decal inside the lid is in fine condition. There are some rough portions in the wood along the bottom of the cabinet by the legs and a small replacement piece of veneer applied on one side. Unit measures 15 1/2" wide, 41" high and 19" deep. Not eligible for in-house shipping. Keywords: antique, antiquarian, vintage, music, recording