Learn more about the Disc Graphophone Type BNWM
The rather lengthy designation "Type BNWM" of this instrument may be explained as follows: Columbia introduced its Type BN Disc Graphophone in 1907. It was intended as a mid-range machine in Columbia's roster. A few years later, the firm decided to upgrade the BN by giving it a luxurious new cabinet with the wide, imposing molding that had become popular. Thus the BNW (indicating "W"ide molding) was created. It was sold in both oak and mahogany, and the mahogany version received an additional "M" for mahogany. The matching Columbia "Symphony" mahogany horn made this package a visual and aural masterpiece!
The cabinet, ORIGINAL FINISH, shines like the day it was made. The original decal is perfect. This instrument is amazingly unscathed by the effects of a century's passage.
And the music it makes is truly remarkable. It has the late-style "closed face" soundbox which produces bold, sweet sounds. The tone arm is brass. All the arm and bracket parts are generously nickel-plated.
The motor has double-spring power, and employs the improvements that continued to be made by Columbia through the first decade of the 20th century. An especially broad fiber gear reduces motor noise and assures smooth, even operation.
Inside the cabinet, oiling instructions in both English and Spanish. During the 'teens Columbia exported a great many phonos to South America. Victor, incidentally, did likewise.
Under the cabinet, this large patent notice.
The Horn has its ORIGINAL finish. The cabinet and all the components are completely original. It plays SUBLIMELY. It looks as fresh as the day it was made. Instruments of this caliber don't come along every day. It is especially necessary, when purchasing an antique phonograph, to make SURE that what you are buying has been properly serviced and adjusted. Buying an "as is" machine (or one tinkered with by a home handyman) is worlds apart from receiving one of the tested and double-checked instruments phonophan sells. This appealing machine can bring the joy of old time music into your life. EVERYTHING has been done to respect and preserve this machine -- nothing is required of you except to unpack it and wind it up. All this, and a genuine SOLID MAHOGANY wooden horn for a very reasonable price.
Price: $3500.00 US, plus shipping and handling. (NY State residents must pay sales tax, if applicable.)
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