A rare Edison-Bell Automatic Standard coin-slot phonograph,

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A rare Edison-Bell Automatic Standard coin-slot phonograph,
with "suitcase" Standard mechanism, No. S10138, Automatic reproducer, coin mechanism and mahogany case with coin-drawer, mirror to rear of upper compartment, hinged curved glazed lid and brass plaque inscribed Edison Bell Consolidated Phonograph Co. Ld. Makers, 39 Charing Cross Road, London, WC (lacking title-board); and a small brass horn

Lot Essay

Dating from circa 1902, the Edison-Bell Automatic Standard was the British version of the American Edison 'Excelsior'. The main difference was the mahogany case. It was priced at (9 against the Bijou's (7 10s.

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