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NICE RARE ANTIQUE TALK-O-PHONE PHONOGRAPH DISC PLAYER "ENNIS"

$ 427.91

Availability: 22 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: It's a very nice barn find that will need some TLC to make it work as designed. It plays loud and clear but the reproducer doesn't look to have been rebuilt. It will not start on it's own.....the turntable will need a nudge.........and sometimes it gets bound while trying to start it, requiring a jiggle. The slotted crank is missing one side of the slot......it still works but I hold my breath every time I wind it. While cranking, it seems that the spring barrel may be rubbing the bottom of the case, forcing a little lift and sideways movement of the lid. The speed control seems to work properly but if it runs too fast, i believe that I hear the governor weights hitting something. It would be best if the new owner has some antique phonograph repair experience. It needs some tinkering to make it work as designed.

    Description

    Up for auction is a
    Very Nice RARE
    ANTIQUE TALK-O-PHONE PHONOGRAPH DISC PLAYER "ENNIS".   It's a very nice barn find that will need some TLC to make it work as designed.   It plays loud and clear but the reproducer doesn't look to have been rebuilt.   It will not start on it's own.....the turntable will need a nudge.........and sometimes it gets bound while trying to start it, requiring a jiggle.   The slotted crank is missing one side of the slot......it still works but I hold my breath every time I wind it.   While cranking, it seems that the spring barrel may be rubbing the bottom of the case, forcing a little lift and sideways movement of the lid.
    The speed control seems to work properly but if it runs too fast, i believe that I hear the governor weights hitting something.
    It would be best if the new owner has some antique phonograph repair experience.   It needs some tinkering to make it work as designed.  Record not included.
    It will be shipped in two separate boxes.  Please see link below to watch and listen.
    Item sold "as is." Email any questions.
    https://youtu.be/zfHSSiuJZdM
    Thanks for looking! It is my wish that all buyers are happy with their purchases. If you are by chance unhappy please let me know and I will try and make things right. In return, please leave positive feedback along with 5 star ratings on the "Detailed Sellers Rating" (DSR). Respectfully, if you are a buyer that is generally inclined to not give 5 star DSR ratings, please email before participating in this auction. Otherwise, thank you for your interest and I appreciate your bids