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An Excelsior 'Mascagni' phonograph

细节
An Excelsior 'Mascagni' phonograph
with enclosed key-wind motor at left, japanned base and frame with gilt and red crane and lining, reproducer and recorder in maker's cartons, original spun 14½-inch aluminium horn, in fitted comb-jointed oak case with red-stained interior and lift-out tray, with fifteen brown and black wax cylinders and cartons (some home-recorded, condition variable) -the case 14½in. (37cm) high
注意事项
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

拍品专文

The 'Mascagni' name clearly refers to the Mascagni Record Company, of Budapest, whose address is on the recorder carton. Some of the cylinders, however, were bought from a dealer in Vienna. The case, which has quilted padding under the phonograph, has preserved the instrument in exceptional condition, although some of the brown cylinders are mildewed.