Antique Edison Standard Model A Phonograph (c. 1901–1905)

Edison Standard Model A phonograph, believed to date from c. 1901–1905

Fully working hand-wound mechanism

Oak cabinet with decorative Edison lettering

Metal amplification horn

Winding crank

Matching wooden cover lid

One box of antique cylinder records included (exact quantity to be confirmed)

Age-related wear and natural patina

Condition

Working antique condition, with visible signs of age and use consistent with its history.

Only one box of cylinders is included in the £850 asking price. The exact number is to be confirmed. The second box is not included.

Delivery: Specialist courier delivery by quotation only.

Dating from the early years of recorded sound, this Edison Standard Phonograph captures an extraordinary moment in the history of home entertainment.

Beautifully housed in an oak cabinet featuring the distinctive Edison Standard lettering, this hand-wound phonograph combines mechanical ingenuity with the craftsmanship and character of a bygone era.

With its striking metal horn, exposed mechanical workings and wonderfully aged woodwork, it is both a functional piece of history and a fascinating decorative addition to a library, study or living room.

The phonograph is fully operational, allowing its next custodian to experience the distinctive sound of early cylinder recordings.