[Phono-L] This makes my mouth water

[Steven Medved]

Hi Bruce,

It started at one cent, I bid $300 which met reserve.  Someone had one at the Orlando show which he later put on eBay.  I had thought it went for $475, but according to my records it did not meet reserve at $282.  I keep records of unusual Edison reproducers on eBay like the special 2 minute model J which is also a rare bird.





Edison all brass portable needle cut reproducer $282 RNM 


I would guess this one will go for $550 to $600 since it has the box and is in such good shape.  I have seen at least one other on eBay on a machine so this is the third or fourth one I have seen on eBay.

The rarest of the rare has to be the early, flat K weight type of the Model M reproducer.  If anyone has one of these or the flat H weight type of model L let me know.  This had a diaphragm similar to the first copper one found in the Model C.  Photos sent upon request of the diaphragms or the L.

steve_noreen at msn.com

Steve


> My goodness, that soundbox has to be the rarest of the rare. Let's keep an eye on this one, I wouldn't be surprised if it greatly exceeds the starting bid amount.