Lot Essay
Like the 'Crown' and the 'Ideal', this was a machine imported by Edison-Bell from the Continent and sold by them under the Graphophone patents. The motor is unusual in having double open springs.
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An Edison-Bell Victor phonograph
with Edison-Bell Consolidated plaque, No. 840, floating reproducer on adjustable trunnion for Standard or Concert cylinders, replacement slip-on Concert mandrel and double-spring motor, in oak case with hinged front and tall rectangular lid -- circa 1900
with Edison-Bell Consolidated plaque, No. 840, floating reproducer on adjustable trunnion for Standard or Concert cylinders, replacement slip-on Concert mandrel and double-spring motor, in oak case with hinged front and tall rectangular lid -- circa 1900