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Antique Talking Machine

Rare Fraad Jr. Child's Size Talking Machine, circa 1916
Rare Fraad Jr. Child's Size Talking Machine, circa 1916

Rare Fraad Jr. Child's Size Talking Machine, circa 1916

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A New York firm established in 1915. An advertisement of 1916 offered ten models of disc players under the names Symphony, Fraad Jr. and Symphony Jr. (the firm went bankrupt in Augus...

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1910s American Hollywood Regency Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Mahogany

Titania and Oberson in their Bower

Titania and Oberson in their Bower

By Arthur Keller

Located in Fort Washington, PA

: ‘‘Talking Machine’’ phonograph ca. 1925

Category

1920s Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Watercolor

Three Antique Victrola Phonograph Horns
Three Antique Victrola Phonograph Horns

Three Antique Victrola Phonograph Horns

$650 / item

H 29 in Dm 16.75 in

Three Antique Victrola Phonograph Horns

By Victrola

Located in San Francisco, CA

Three antique exterior phonograph horns attributed to Victrola, likely from a Victor Talking

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Metal

Dazzling Art Deco Bronze and Conch Shell Table Lamp
Dazzling Art Deco Bronze and Conch Shell Table Lamp

Dazzling Art Deco Bronze and Conch Shell Table Lamp

Located in Hopewell, NJ

speaker (not functioning), signed Tonks Brothers, Newark New Jersey. By Toncola Talking Machine Co. est

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Victor Talking Machine VV-XI Record Player V
Antique Victor Talking Machine VV-XI Record Player V

Antique Victor Talking Machine VV-XI Record Player V

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victor Talking Machine VV-XI Record Player Victrola Mahogany Floor Model. Circa Early 1900s

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victor Victrola #3 Oak Talking Machine Phonograph With Oak Horn c1920
Antique Victor Victrola #3 Oak Talking Machine Phonograph With Oak Horn c1920

Antique Victor Victrola #3 Oak Talking Machine Phonograph With Oak Horn c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victor Victrola #3 Oak Talking Machine Phonograph With Oak Horn c1920 Measures - 27 1/4" x

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Early 20th Century Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Oak

Antique Victor Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Tin Horn, circa 1900
Antique Victor Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Tin Horn, circa 1900

Antique Victor Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Tin Horn, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victor Victrola phonograph features oak case with gilt banded external tin horn, original label and plate, in working order, circa 1900 Measures: 27" H x 28" W x 17.75" D.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Tin

Antique 1913 Victor Victrola Phonograph Machine Queen Anne Mahogany VV-XIV
Antique 1913 Victor Victrola Phonograph Machine Queen Anne Mahogany VV-XIV

Antique 1913 Victor Victrola Phonograph Machine Queen Anne Mahogany VV-XIV

By Victrola

Located in Dayton, OH

Victor Victrola talking machine VV-XIV, Iteration Two, circa 1913. The XIV was completely

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1910s Edwardian Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Mahogany

Victrola Phonograph
Victrola Phonograph

Victrola Phonograph

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H 33 in W 28 in D 21 in

Victrola Phonograph

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

. Manufactured in 1924 by the Victor Talking Machine Company Camden, NJ. Inside metal plate stamped with model

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Early 20th Century Antique Talking Machine

American Victor IV Phonograph in Mahogany
American Victor IV Phonograph in Mahogany

American Victor IV Phonograph in Mahogany

By Victor Talking Machine Company

Located in Astoria, NY

Victor IV phonograph in mahogany, cast iron and nickelled brass, dating from circa 1906-1910, made in the United States by the Victor Phonograph Company. The piece is fully operation...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

Antique Oak Victor V (Model Five) Phonograph with Brass Bell Horn c1900
Antique Oak Victor V (Model Five) Phonograph with Brass Bell Horn c1900

Antique Oak Victor V (Model Five) Phonograph with Brass Bell Horn c1900

By Victor Talking Machine Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victor Model 5 (Vic V) phonograph offers quartersawn oak case with Doric style corners and brass bell horn, label as photographed, c1900. Measures - 31''H x 30.5''W x 31''D.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Brass

Marconi, UK, Radio Model 246A, 1930s valve/tube wireless Art Deco, table, super!
Marconi, UK, Radio Model 246A, 1930s valve/tube wireless Art Deco, table, super!

Marconi, UK, Radio Model 246A, 1930s valve/tube wireless Art Deco, table, super!

By RCA, Victor Talking Machine Company

Located in London, GB

Marconi Co. (Marconiphone) Model 246A (?) Wireless valve radio, produced by Marconi Co., 1930s. Wooden Case with Bakelite fittings Cosmetic: Good cosmetic condition but with some n...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Talking Machine

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Metal

The Gramophone Co "Cockleshell" Monarch horn gramophone c. 1908, HMV, phonograph
The Gramophone Co "Cockleshell" Monarch horn gramophone c. 1908, HMV, phonograph

The Gramophone Co "Cockleshell" Monarch horn gramophone c. 1908, HMV, phonograph

By HMV, Victor Talking Machine Company

Located in London, GB

The Gramophone Company Limited 'Cockleshell' Monarch horn gramophone, c. 1908. Superb condition, stunning metal horn, serviced and fully usable, working perfectly and sounding excel...

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Metal

HMV Senior Monarch horn gramophone, phonograph, c. 1911, wooden horn, superb!
HMV Senior Monarch horn gramophone, phonograph, c. 1911, wooden horn, superb!

HMV Senior Monarch horn gramophone, phonograph, c. 1911, wooden horn, superb!

By HMV, Victor Talking Machine Company

Located in London, GB

HMV Senior Monarch horn gramophone, c. 1911 Outstanding original condition. A stunning example of the best of the early 20th Century HMV horn gramophone range. Working perfectly an...

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Metal

R.C.A. Victor - Nipper Sculpture Paperweight Advertising, 1910
R.C.A. Victor - Nipper Sculpture Paperweight Advertising, 1910

R.C.A. Victor - Nipper Sculpture Paperweight Advertising, 1910

By RCA Story

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

German subsidiary Deutsche Grammophon; Berliner's American successor the Victor Talking Machine Co

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Metal

Antique Victor Talking Machine Phonograph Type P. 6858
Antique Victor Talking Machine Phonograph Type P. 6858

Antique Victor Talking Machine Phonograph Type P. 6858

By Victor Talking Machine Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique tabletop Victor talking machine phonograph type P. 6858 features oak case, exterior

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Early 20th Century American Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Brass

Working Antique Oak Victor Gramophone Talking Machine c.1910
Working Antique Oak Victor Gramophone Talking Machine c.1910

Working Antique Oak Victor Gramophone Talking Machine c.1910

By Victor Talking Machine Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

with life size hand model. Nipper dog not included. CREATOR Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden

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Early 20th Century Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Brass

Victor Victrola Talking Machine Mahogany "Credenza" Model 22850 Record Player
Victor Victrola Talking Machine Mahogany "Credenza" Model 22850 Record Player

Victor Victrola Talking Machine Mahogany "Credenza" Model 22850 Record Player

By Victrola

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victor Victrola Talking Machine Mahogany "Credenza" Model 22850 Record Player. Circa Early

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Victrola VV-300 Phonograph Talking Machine Record Player 27551
Antique Victorian Victrola VV-300 Phonograph Talking Machine Record Player 27551

Antique Victorian Victrola VV-300 Phonograph Talking Machine Record Player 27551

By Victrola

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Victrola VV-300 Phonograph Talking Machine Record Player 27551. Item features

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1920s North American Victorian Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Mahogany

1910s Victor Type M Record Player Talking Machine Witches Hat Horn
1910s Victor Type M Record Player Talking Machine Witches Hat Horn

1910s Victor Type M Record Player Talking Machine Witches Hat Horn

Located in New York, NY

Refurbished antique oak wood Victor Type M Phonograph Talking Machine record player with it's horn

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1910s American Industrial Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Brass

Victrola Victor Talking Machine Oak Case Record Player Model VV-IX-252347G
Victrola Victor Talking Machine Oak Case Record Player Model VV-IX-252347G

Victrola Victor Talking Machine Oak Case Record Player Model VV-IX-252347G

By Victor

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Victrola Victor Talking Machine Oak Case Record Player Model VV-IX-252347G. Item features a

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Oak

Victor Victrola Talking Machine Serial Number 188101G, 1915
Victor Victrola Talking Machine Serial Number 188101G, 1915

Victor Victrola Talking Machine Serial Number 188101G, 1915

By Victrola

Located in Evergreen, CO

This Victor Victrola talking machine is in excellent working condition with a beautiful untouched

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1910s American Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Metal

Victrola VV-X Floor-Model Phonograph by The Victrola Talking Machine Co.
Victrola VV-X Floor-Model Phonograph by The Victrola Talking Machine Co.

Victrola VV-X Floor-Model Phonograph by The Victrola Talking Machine Co.

By Victrola

Located in New York, NY

147174J, was manufactured by The Victrola Talking Machine Company. Underneath the phonograph is a mahogany

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Victor 'Monarch Special' Phonograph
Early 20th Century Victor 'Monarch Special' Phonograph

Early 20th Century Victor 'Monarch Special' Phonograph

By Victor Talking Machine Company

Located in Astoria, NY

An early 20th century phonograph, produced by The Victor Talking Machine Company of Camden, New

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Early 20th Century American Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique VictorLA Model VV-XI Phonograph in Queen Anne Style Mahogany Cabinet
Antique VictorLA Model VV-XI Phonograph in Queen Anne Style Mahogany Cabinet

Antique VictorLA Model VV-XI Phonograph in Queen Anne Style Mahogany Cabinet

By Victor Talking Machine Company

Located in Plainview, NY

illustrious Model VV-XI phonograph Record Player, meticulously crafted by Victor Talking Machine and Co. This

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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Mahogany

"Cavalier Disc" wooden horn gramophone 1900s phonograph for HMV Decca RCA Victor
"Cavalier Disc" wooden horn gramophone 1900s phonograph for HMV Decca RCA Victor

"Cavalier Disc" wooden horn gramophone 1900s phonograph for HMV Decca RCA Victor

By HMV, Victor Talking Machine Company

Located in London, GB

THE CAVALIER DISC TALKING MACHINE by B B & CO., London Vintage horn gramophone, early 20th Century

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English "His Master's Voice" Gramophone from Hayes Middlesex
Early 20th Century English "His Master's Voice" Gramophone from Hayes Middlesex

Early 20th Century English "His Master's Voice" Gramophone from Hayes Middlesex

Located in Dallas, TX

) label, and the European affiliate of the American Victor Talking Machine Company. It was founded in

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Early 20th Century English Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Brass

19th Century Graphophone by the Columbia Phonograph Co. with Casing and Rolls
19th Century Graphophone by the Columbia Phonograph Co. with Casing and Rolls

19th Century Graphophone by the Columbia Phonograph Co. with Casing and Rolls

Located in Dallas, TX

The first American cylinder talking machine! Crafted in New York circa 1890, this graphophone

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Late 19th Century American Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Metal, Brass

His Masters Voice Porcelain Advertising Sign
His Masters Voice Porcelain Advertising Sign

His Masters Voice Porcelain Advertising Sign

By His Masters Voice

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Eldridge R. Johnson of the Consolidated Talking Machine Company, which was reorganized as the Victor

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Early 20th Century Antique Talking Machine

Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn
Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn

Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn

By His Masters Voice

Located in Oakland, CA

Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn. Very good working

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1910s North American Art Nouveau Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Metal

Victor Victrola Model VV-S-215 in Mahogany Cabinet in Working Condition
Victor Victrola Model VV-S-215 in Mahogany Cabinet in Working Condition

Victor Victrola Model VV-S-215 in Mahogany Cabinet in Working Condition

By Victor Talking Machine Company

Located in Plymouth, MA

Talking Machine Co., Camden NJ with original brochure and records This timeless piece of history was

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Early 20th Century American Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Mahogany

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Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

Located in Plymouth, GB

The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Antique Talking Machine

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Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

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The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe

$475 / item

H 10.75 in W 24 in D 12 in

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

***The ipe seats are made from one solid piece and they will weather from outdoor elements. There may be fading or minor checking and while most clients prefer the natural patina, th...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Talking Machine

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Iron

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Talking Machine

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Textile

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Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

$1,588 / set

H 22.05 in Dm 11.82 in

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

Located in London, GB

Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Iron

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Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Antique Talking Machine

Materials

Wood, Oak

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Talking Machine

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Metal

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Talking Machine

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Cedar

Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set
Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set

Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set

Located in Lafayette, IN

Charming 1950's French military officer's mess kit. Kit appears mostly complete and includes original trunk with all of the items shown in the photos. This set can accomodate rough...

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Metal

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Talking Machine

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Linen, Velvet

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

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By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

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2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Antique Talking Machine

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Fabric, Beech, Velvet

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Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

$17,998Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Talking Machine

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Carrara Marble

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$10,067 / item

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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

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2010s Belgian Modern Antique Talking Machine

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Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Antique Talking Machine

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Brass, Bronze

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

By Limoges

Located in Newark, England

LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of casket form mounted in...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Talking Machine

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Antique 17th century English warm brown chest with rich geometric carvings
Antique 17th century English warm brown chest with rich geometric carvings

Antique 17th century English warm brown chest with rich geometric carvings

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Antique 17th century English warm brown chest with rich geometric carvings

Located in Casteren, NL

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Mid-17th Century British Renaissance Antique Talking Machine

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17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest

17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest

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Antique Talking Machine For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique talking machine for your home. Each antique talking machine for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. There are many kinds of the antique talking machine you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique talking machine bearing Arts and Crafts or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique talking machine that is appealing in its simplicity, but Victor Talking Machine Company, Europa Antiques and Victrola produced versions that are worth a look.

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