[Phono-L] 1 of a kind Edison for sale

[Scott and Denise Corbett]

Hi Everyone,

        We will be taking a unique Edison phonograph to the CAPS (Calif.
Antique Phonograph Society) 24th annual show & sale next weekend, but we
thought we would first offer it to our friends at phono-L. 

The machine is an Edison Diamond Disc phonograph in a custom cabinet built
for one of the Edison phonograph executives. The hardware (knobs, key
plates, etc), record rack and mech are all Edison. The cabinet is walnut or
American walnut and the finish is in excellent original condition bar a few
scratches. It sits on eight turned legs with fancy cross bars. Inside is a
very clean late diamond disc mech with the 10 & 12 attachment AND is set to
play LONG PLAY records as well. It comes with a clean long play reproducer
and a beautiful gold plated Edisonic. There is no ID tag on this machine.
The name of the executive has been lost over the years. The gold on the
machine & crank is very bright and has weathered the years well.

It was purchased by a Mr. Lankhamer many years ago (possibly '50's or early
60's)from the family of the Edison executive. Tom Chandler purchased from
him in the 1970's or early 80's and it was his pride & joy and was in Tom's
living room until he passed over 12 years ago (leaving an estimated 1.2
million records in his estate!). It passed through my hands to another
collector and has found it's way back to me.
The asking price is $2,500 with both reproducers. Buyer has to arrange
shipping. 

This is my first time sending pictures, so if they don't come through, we
can email them to you.

In our 34 years of collecting, I have not seen anything like it. It is an
impressive piece!

Thanks,

-Scott & Denise Corbett
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