Bidspirit auction | Pillards Echo Phone Cylinder Phonograph

Pillards Echo Phone Cylinder Phonograph - This machine in its birch cabinet has its original finish and large banner decal in average condition with some finish loss and flaking here and there on both the cabinet and decal. See photos. Has an original aluminum Columbia #2 Eagle reproducer with a good stylus. Carriage and mandrill move freely. The upper mech which is essentially a Columbia Eagle copy has its original nickel plating in good condition. Has replacement governor straps and weights. Has its original winding key and the motor winds and runs. Typical to this type of European machine, the motor board and mechanism are intended to be turned over and latched into place for carrying and transport eliminating the need for a cover. Has its original all brass European core de chase hunting style horn is 17” T when installed with a 10-1/2” D bell with several dent s and wrinkles as well as a older solder repair Over work hardening cracks. Cabinet measures 13-1/2” L X 9” D X 6-1/2 ” T.