Rare Edison Coin-Op Phonograph

Coin-operated phonograph, fitted with an Edison "Suitcase" Standard mechanism modified for automatic coin-operation, unusual coin chute with ramp and brass catching cup (a simple but ingenious mechanism to reject bad money). In oak cabinet with front and lateral panels, drop-front for the cash box, hinged lid with lateral glass panels and rounded viewing glass, crank on the right side. Top with instruction plaque: "Edison Phonograph – Directions – Turn crank on side of cabinet 8 turns and let go – then drop 1 cent in slot, The Manhattan Phonograph Company, New York", on "Queen Anne"-style metal legs, overall height 57 in. This kind of machine was installed in ferry terminals in the New York area to entertain the waiting passengers. Good working condition. A very rare coin-op machine.

布雷克拍品等级是为了方便竞买人判断拍卖品的成色而设置的。布雷克等级用1到6级来标注外观和功能的成色，(从非常好到非常差)。 在目录图册里用括号里的2个数字来表示，前一个数字表示外观成色的级别，后一个数字表示功能成色的级别。如(3/2)表示外观成色是3(满意的)，功能成色2(好)。 成色 定义参照下列标准： 1 - 非常好 (未使用过，没有使用痕迹) 2 - 好 (新，极少的使用痕迹) 3 - 满意的 (普通的使用痕迹) 4 - 及格的 (明显的使用痕迹，某个非主要部件是后配的) 5 - 有缺陷的 (极明显的使用痕迹, 某个主要部件是后配的，功能上有缺陷，需要修理) 6 - 非常差 (严重破损, 缺少重要部件)