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Columbia BGT Cylinder Phonograph w/Wood Horn

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Start price: $900

Estimated price: $1,800 - $2,200

Buyer's premium: 23%

Sales Tax: On the lot's price and buyer's premium

This machine in its nice mahogany cabinet, has original finish and decal which is slightly crazed – otherwise good condition. Machine is missing top cover. Has original lyric style 4 min. reproducer with a good stylus. Carriage and mandrel move freely. This 2/4 min. mech has original nickel plating on both upper mech and bedplate. In good original condition. Original telescoping tone arm in fair condition with some pitting. The front telescoping elbow appears to be replated. The cast iron back bracket and horn elbow have original nickel plating with some minor pitting, otherwise good condition. Original winding crank – motor winds and runs. Beautiful, original 23"L mahogany "brisket" style horn 21.5"D. The horn has original finish , overall good condition. Finish appears to have been carefully cleaned and conserved. One small knick on the outside of horn, near small end. The horn has original coupler attached to the small end which is fairly snug with replacement screws protruding through to the inside. Nice example of hard to find machine.