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An 'openworks' Columbia cylinder Graphophone, Model Q (phonograph) c.1903. These machines play wax cylinders of 2 minute duration and are the predecessors of the wind-up gramophone. Originally patented by Thomas Edison in the last quarter of the 19th century this example was made by the Columbia Company one of Edison's competitors. Called 'openworks' because the clockwork mechanism was open to view and not hidden within a cast iron case. Mounted on a wooden base the machine is covered with a 'bentwood' lid when not in use. The lid bears a large gold coloured banner transfer with patents dating from 1886. The machine has a floating reproducer and a spun aluminium horn (the horn is probably a reproduction). The phonograph works well and is in good overall condition.
£199.00
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