The Allen Koenigsberg Phonograph Collection

Columbia BS Coin Op Cylinder Phonograph

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Start price: $2,500

Estimated price: $5,000 - $100,000

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Description

Introduced in 1898 the BS Eagle was the smallest and least expensive of the Columbia coin ops. The original finish oak cabinet of this machine is in VG condition. Has original wood marquee. The glass is all original. Has replaced key for the lock. Mechanism is in VG condition. Has good spring but mech will need servicing due to sitting on a shelf for the last 50 years. Reproducer is good but is missing the horse shoe weight. Original nickel horn with copper angle connector in VG condition. All 4 cast iron screw down security feet present. Pictured on page 82 of the Fabrizio / Paul Talking Machine Compendium. Measures 15″ wide, 9″ deep, 18″ tall to the top of the horn. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection.