Vintage hmv his masters voice gramophone model 102 for restoration. This antique phonograph includes records and needles. Verified a 1918 brunswick victrola model 117 with records is valued at 450 to 525. The phonograph was made in Illinois by Brunswick-Balke-Collender. In addition to the historical information, photos of nearly all the Brunswick models are provided.įor a more detailed look at various Brunswick styles, use the navigation menu at the top of the page. This model 117 phonograph was made for the wealthiest families of the day, exquisite in every detail, complete with gold plated finishes. For anyone interested in the history of the company, this book is a treasure trove of information. Wakeman has written a comprehensive history of Brunswick's phonograph business and has generously allowed it to be read here. There has been some speculation that Brunswick was forced to enter the phonograph market after Edison cancelled the order noted above or refused delivery of some cabinets and left Brunswick with an inventory of empty cases, however this is not supported by any evidence and is counter to the official Brunswick history. Edison became their biggest customer, but even with large cabinet orders with Edison (such as this early 1916 order noted below), the company's leaders thought they could do even better by making and selling complete phonographs. The company was expert at woodwork and approached the major phonograph manufacturers to see if any would be interested in having Brunswick bid for their cabinet business. The motor was toast when I got this, missing many key components. Today, they are known as Brunswick Corporation, but when they were manufacturing phonographs and records, they were the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company.Īt the time that company entered the phonograph business, they were also manufacturing bar fixtures, billiard tables, balls and cues, bowling balls and equipment, piano cases, church furniture, toilet seats and interior wood trim for commercial businesses. This is a Brunswick model 117 spring motor phonograph c.1919 or so. Brunswick is unique among the famous manufacturers of phonographs from a century ago in that the company is still in business, although no longer in the entertainment field. Up for Auction from Estate, Original Circa 1917 Original Brunswick Phonograph 4 Spring Motor with Original mounting screws from a Ultona Model 117 Victrola for Restoration.
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