I thought these were either phonograph only or phonograph/music box combos. Don't think I have ever seen just a music box one. Referred to as the Lion's head Columbia. I think the last phonograph only one Bob Johnson bought on Ebay went for around $8-8.5k. -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Albert" <cenfin at comcast.net> > I have been looking at these for years. The going rate seems to be $6500. > phonograph only, $12,500. with the Music box. only and $13,000 to 15,000 > with both. There was one at Union that was totally restored that was > priced at $22,000. That one is probably still available and shows up on > ebay often. I think the owner is Musical Treasures of Miami. Al > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "john robles" > To: "Antique Phonograph List" > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 10:10 AM > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] re columbia Graphonola delux first style > > > > They bring $500. I will send you a checkl. LOL, just kidding - I saw one > > at the CAPS show this year, I believe it was a high price but I am sorry I > > can't remember. I think it was $2500 or more though. Anyone else who was > > there remember?? > > John Robles > > > > Stephen and Michelle Steenhuizen wrote: > > Hello all > > > > There have been a few of these on or auctioned through ebay recently of > > which all have brought a reasonable amount. All had the music box > > mechanism. > > What my question is. How much less do they bring when they don't have the > > added music box and only the gramophone mechanics. > > > > regards Stephen Steenhuizen > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org