"1900
An improvement over the Johnson Type "A, this machine has a larger square base. It sold for $18.00 with spring motor, black and brass horn, and Johnson reproducer. It plays 7-inch lateral cut disc records.
"1908
An inexpensive mahogany-finished model with 8-inch turntable, speed regulator, single-spring drive, and flowered metal horn with "soft amber hue. The horn in 16-inches long with 14-inch bell. Original cost: $17.50.
"Circ 1902
The Victor of 1902 has a polished mahogany cabinet with hinged top measuring 14 x 14 x 7.25 inches. It features an improved speed adjustment that indicates the rpm of the 10-inch turntable. This model originally sold for $50.00.
"Circa 1880's
This orguinette play a paper roll. It was manufactured by the Bate Organ Co. Hundreds of thousands of orguinettes were sold during the 1880 and 1890's.
"Circa 1885
The Bilhorn, folding portable organ was invented by Peter Philip Bilhorn around 1885. Peter Bilhorn was an evangelist singer and composer who invented the portable organ for his evangelistic activities. He and his brother founded the...
"Circa 1896
This music box plays in two keys on a single disc by shifting the spindle slightly after the first revolution. This brings a new set of disc projections into contact with the comb.
"Circa 1897
The Quartoscope displays up to 48 pictures. The pictures are divided into four sets of twelve cards. The unit accepted pennies and nickels. The Quartoscope was manufactured by the Mills Novelty Company.
"Circa 1898
The earliest of the Standard line, this machine features a square top and delivers its name from the “suitcase” style clips. It weighs 17 lbs. and plays the 2-minute cylinders.
"Circa 1899
This machine plays large 5-inch diameter cylinders for increased volume. Concert phonographs were short-lived due to the fragility and bulk of the cylinders. The oak case has an all-enveloping cover. This instrument has a 4-foot brass...
"Circa 1900
Resulted from the betraying of Berliner interests by a sales agent. All parts are attached to a cast-iron bedplate enabling the entire mechanism to be lifted as a unit from the case.
"Circa 1900
The Zonophone resulted from the betraying of Berliner interests by a sales agent. All parts are attached to a cast-iron bedplate enabling the entire mechanism to be lifted as a unit from the case.
"Circa 1900" This player reed organ can be pumped by foot or by the electric motor and can play rolls or be played manually. The stops control the registration. Original cost: $1500.00"
"Circa 1901
Known as the Victor Monarch, this machine was supplied in several configurations over its short life span. It was named Monarch to indicate that it was the "King of Talking Machines" up to that time. It has 10-inch turntable to...
"Circa 1901
The Type "C" Victor improved motor design with a side crank which remained stationary while the motor was running. This feature allowed 10" record to be played on 7" turntable.
"Circa 1901
This model, a Home has the "new style" cabinet using the red and gold banner. It is now known as the "Long-Case Home. It originally sold for $40, which was an increase from $30 in 1899. It weighs 25 lbs.
"Circa 1901
This model, a Home, has the “new style” cabinet using the banner transfer which appeared on the cover of previous models. It is now known as the “long-case Home.” This piece sold for $40 which was an increase from $30 in 1899....
