Marvelous Music Auction
Lot 1029:
Description
This is most likely a Zonophone marketed in Germany for the European market according to the clear and legible decal which designates D.R.P.. – Deutsche Reichspartel. This machine in its oak cabinet has its original finish which is in above average condition.. Nice and clean with tight cabinet corners. Has an original Universal Talking Machine marked long throat concert reproducer in good condition with the usual wear.. Has an early style formed metal traveling arm. Has its original wire horn cradle and lower cast iron support arm all in good original condition.. The cast iron bed plate bears a Zonophone marking in both English and Cyrillic writing. The bed plate has its original nickel plating with some minor rust and peeling in otherwise good condition. Has its original 7″ cast iron turntable and break assembly. Has its original winding crank and the motor winds and runs. Also included is an original 15″ L zinc horn with a 10″ diameter bell with a red painted throat. The bell and the outside of the horn have their original zinc finish with a few minor dings but in overall good condition. Soldered to the small end of the horn is an original metal elbow and binding ring with a few minor dents but in otherwise good condition. Cabinet measures 10-1/2″ X 9-1/2″ X 5-1/2″ T. Thit machine.
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