Bidspirit auction | Edison Amberola Model B1 Cylinder

Edison Amberola Model B1 Cylinder Phonograph - The Edison Amberola 1-B cylinder phonograph was introduced by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. around 1911-1912. Representing the pinnacle of Edison's acoustic cylinder technology, the Amberola integrated the horn directly into a beautiful, high-end cabinet to compete with Victor’s popular ”Victrola” flat-disc players. This Amberola 1-B serial number 4590, features a luxurious, upright floor cabinet crafted from dark mahogany, equipped with three built-in pull-out drawers designed specifically to hold cylinder storage boxes. The 1-B boasts a robust, gear-driven or belt-driven motor with a smooth flywheel mechanism. It was built to play the superior, 4-minute Edison Blue Amberol celluloid cylinders and features a traveling mandrel mechanism that glides underneath a stationary Diamond B reproducer. The mahogany cabinet has been professionally refinished. It sports a rococo-style grill with no chips or breaks. The bedplate paint and gold striping are excellent. The mandrel, reproducer, and horn mount have a copper oxidized finish. All 4 drawers have the metal record clips intact. Winds, runs, and shuts off with adjustable auto stop. On its original casters. Comes with an original Edison key. Measures 49.5” tall, 21” wide, 22.5” deep. From the William Kocher collection. This item is customer pickup or 3rd party transporter only.