Bidspirit auction | Lindstrom Electric Phonograph Model No.

Lindstrom Electric Phonograph Model No. 276 - This item is located on the second floor. This electric toy phonograph was manufactured by the Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Designated as Model No. 276, the unit features a lithographed tin housing in a red and cream color scheme. The side panels are decorated with colorful illustrations of rabbits and other whimsical characters. The device is equipped with a dark, contoured metal tonearm and a diamond-patterned speaker grille integrated into the side of the housing. Included on the turntable is a children's record titled Billy Boy by The Record Guild of America. The unit is fitted with a vintage-style electrical cord and a two-prong plug. A label on the side provides technical specifications, including 115 volt, 60 cycle alternating current, and 50 watts maximum input. Length: 11.5 inches Height: 5 inches The phonograph shows visible signs of age-appropriate wear, including surface scratches and scuffs to the lithographed finish. There is visible oxidation and pitting on the metal tonearm and other metal components. The electrical cord shows age-related wear but remains attached. The unit is being sold as-is; mechanical and electrical functionality have not been tested.