COLUMBIA DISC GRAPHOPHONE TYPE BNW
Columbia put the other talking machine companies to shame when it
came to
style. They specialized in pretty decals and eye-catching horns. This
particular instrument represents the pinnacle of Columbia external-horn
Graphophone development. During the 'teens Columbia Disc
Graphophones acieved the distinctive style you see here, and were
equipped with the very most up-to-date technical features. What is the
most impressive feature of this machine?
The pristine original factory finish of the cabinet?
The sweet original
decal? Or, most likely, the amazing oak wooden horn! This
style of horn was made especially for Columbia by the Douglas
Phonograph Co. of NYC. It was known as a True Tone horn, and the
appearance is nothing short of gorgeous. Solid oak, quarter sawn
patterns, stunning!
Smooth original-finish oak cabinet with crisp original decal. As
the second decade of the twentieth century dawned, trends in furniture
began to elvolve -- the fluid lines of this cabindet are indicative.
Please take note of the richness and sleekness of the original factory finish.
The BNW has sparkling original finish nickel comonents.
The swooping design of the bracket and arm shown here pre-figure
the concepts of a much later period, the "ultra modern" look of
mid-century America! All components are in fine condition. We have
performed a
professional, thorough cleaning, polishing and calibration. Our
instruments are spotlessly
clean. We take no short cuts. 53 years of experience go into everything
we sell.
The soundbox, such an important feature, was adopted from the
most up-to-date Grafonola equipment Columbia was producing at the time.
We have taken special care to
skillfully rebuild and regulate the soundbox (needle head) to produce
big, bold and brilliant music. Where do our competitors fail?
One significant factor is the soundbox. We have seen
every kind of jury-rigged nonesense that other dealers have
perpetrated. And we have fixed their mistakes. From other dealers you get mistakes because nobody else has our 53 years of experience.
The double spring motor is spic and span. We did what few other
dealers bother to do -- we replaced both mainsprings with reliable
modern components identical to the originals. From other dealers
it's just as likely you'll get original mainsprings patched
together with sheet-rock screws! Our motor literally purrs -- it plays beautifully.
Inside the cabinet are these oiling instructions. Please note
that the message is also printed in Spanish. During the 'teens,
Anerican manufacturers discovered a lucrative trade exporting their
talking machines to South America.
Under the cabinet is this very large patent notice.
The Columbia Type BNW Disc Graphophone -- a charming, authentic
antique talking machine -- in truly remakable condition! The True
Tone horn is a striking rarity, which we have meticulously preserved
and restored. We have made sure that this instrument will provide
you the highest quality fun and entertainment, through our unremitting
dedication to authenticity and hard work.
What is the best
feature? -- ALL of them. How does it play?
BEAUTIFULLY!
Price: $3250.00 plus s/h, (NY State residents must add tax if
applicable).
Contact: phonotim@gmail.com
Telephone: 585-244-5546
US Post: PHONOPHAN
PO Box 747
Henrietta, NY 14467 USA
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