Bidspirit auction | Columbia Brown Wax Cylinder 1514

Columbia Brown Wax Cylinder 1514 - Original 1897 brown wax phonograph cylinder manufactured by the Columbia Phonograph Co. of New York City. Presenting catalog number 1514, this early acoustic relic features the patriotic anthem ”America” performed by the legendary Gilmore's Band. Cylinder is in good stable condition with expected oxidation on its end. There are no breaks, cracks or visible scratches. H 4.5”, W 2.25”, D 2.25”. Please see photos for condition. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection.