Top Phonographs Sold on eBay September 2013

At the beginning of the month we search eBay completed sales under most major collectibles categories. We then post the Top 5 eBay completed auctions that sold for the highest price for each category. This listing was one of the Top 5 sales for this collectibles category under Phonographs. We hope you enjoy looking at the information as much as we enjoy posting it. Please make sure you come back periodically, to see the Top collectibles that sold on eBay every month!.

#1. Top Phonograph Sold for $6,601. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: 1901 Victor Model B Phonograph Trademark Berliner Gramophone
This item Sold for $6,601. (Click Image to View Auction).  
eBay seller: zwebie
Description by seller: “The Victor B (or “Type B”) was Eldridge Johnson’s first “bread and butter” talking machine. The Type B was actually produced several years before the Victor Talking Machine was founded. Emile Berliner, the inventor of the flat phonograph disc, designed and marketed this model as early as 1896. Johnson had been contracted by Berliner to manufacture some components for the phonographs. Berliner eventually sold the business to Johnson, who named his new enterprise “The Victor Talking Machine Company” and continued to produce many models of Berliner’s product line. The Type B is called the Trademark Phonograph because it was the model used in the famous Victor logo with Nipper staring down the horn”.

Definitely a cool collectible capturing the number one spot for the highest sold Phonograph on eBay in the month of September 2013.

#2. Top Phonograph Sold for $6,000. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible:  Kalamazoo Duplex Phonograph
This item Sold for $6,000. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller: cleveland96
Description by seller: “The horns have been cleaned up and have new cloth coverings. The brass bells were professionally polished and sealed. The brass really shines. The cabinet has been refinished by one of the best folks I know for this period work. He applied new decals all around the cabinet (just as this cabinet was originally) and the results look show room new.The motor has been gone through and operates as it should”.

Here’s our number two spot for a Phonograph that sold for the second highest price on  eBay in the month of September 2013.

#3. Top Phonograph Sold for $5,655. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

 
Name of Collectible: Early Model Victor 6 Phonograph With Mahogany Speartip Horn
This item Sold for $5,655. (Click Image to View Auction).  
eBay seller: metrosam
Description by seller: “Early model Victor 6 phonograph with an original mahogany speartip horn.  Serial# 5552.  Notice the crank is closer to the front of the case and the overall size of the base is smaller than later Victor 6 models.  Low serial number also.  The case measures 15 1/4″ across x 8″ tall x 15 1/2″ deep.  This phonograph was consigned to me to sell and owned by a clock collector for many years.  He stated he refinished the case about 50 plus years ago”.

Here’s our number three spot for a Phonograph that sold for the third highest price on  eBay in the month of September 2013.

#4. Top Phonograph Sold for $3,999. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible:  Victrola Victor V-Antique Phonograph
This item Sold for $3,999. (Click Image to View Auction).           
eBay seller: ronny827
Description by seller: “This is a real treasure! In mint condition for its age, about 100 years old. The case and horn are both in near perfect condition. The machine plays beautifully. The reproducer is in great shape. The mechanicals have been professionally maintained. This is a true collectors item, a real conversation piece”.

Here’s our number four spot for a Phonograph that sold for the fourth highest price on  eBay in the month of September 2013.

#5. Top Phonograph Sold for $3,569.99. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible:  1901 Zon-O-Phone Grand Opera Phonograph      
This item Sold for $3,569.99. (Click Image to View Auction).         
eBay seller: firebottles
Description by seller: “Here’s a Zon-O-Phone Grand Opera, the company’s most expensive, most ornate and most robust talking machine.  It is also, arguably, the most beautiful front-mount phonograph ever made.  This machine was originally configured for a traveling exhibitor, with a 42″ dance hall horn, floor-standing horn supports, and a special record cabinet/pedestal into which the lowest tier of the base, which angles slightly inward, could be locked in place, allowing the owner/exhibitor to crank the machine with one hand without having to anchor its base with the other”.

Here’s our number five spot for a Phonograph that sold for the 5th highest price on  eBay in the month of September 2013.

This is definitely a very nice  Collectible that brought a lot of attention and a great price. Is this your auction and prefer we remove your item? If so, send us an email here.