An Edison-Bell Victor Concert phonograph,

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An Edison-Bell Victor Concert phonograph,
No. 487, with standard and (reproduction) slip-on Concert mandrels, E-B Victor Concert floating ebonite reproducer on adjustable bracket, early-style licence plate, oak case with hinged front flap and squared lid, and spun aluminium horn (base and winding handle replaced), 1902-03

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A Graphophone-style machine, probably made on the Continent, the Victor Concert was offered by Edison-Bell in 1902-03 at six guineas. It was described as providing 'a cheap type of instrument to use both the "Concert" and small sized Records'. It was indeed cheap by comparison with other concert machines sold by Edison-Bell at £15 and £25.

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