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RARE COMPLETE CHENEY TALKING MACHINE COMPANY CONSOLE PHONOGRAPH
Serial Number 10825
Chicago, Illinois
Circa Early 1920sThis exceptional Cheney Talking Machine Company console phonograph is an unusually complete and fully functional survivor from the golden age of acoustic sound reproduction.Originally sold through G.F. Johnson Piano Company of Portland, Oregon, this machine retains its original cabinet, horn system, reproducer, accessories, and record albums. Finding a Cheney phonograph with this level of completeness is increasingly uncommon.CONDITION• Fully functional and plays records properly
• Spring motor winds and operates correctly
• Original internal acoustic horn system intact
• Original tonearm and reproducer present
• Cabinet is structurally sound and presents beautifully
• Normal wear consistent with age and careful use
• Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the descriptionINCLUDED• Original Cheney Talking Machine console phonograph
• Original Cheney record albums A–F
• Original Cheney reproducer box and accessories
• Original Cheney needle packet
• Additional vintage phonograph needles
• Vintage 78 RPM records currently housed in albums
• Original record storage compartments and dividersFEATURES• Cheney Talking Machine Company, Chicago
• Serial Number 10825
• Patent plate dated February 8, 1916
• Beautiful Queen Anne-style cabinet
• Decorative grille and fretwork
• Concealed acoustic horn design
• Original brass Cheney identification medallion
• Early 20th-century craftsmanship and constructionHISTORYCheney Talking Machine Company was one of America’s premier independent phonograph manufacturers during the acoustic era, competing with Victor, Columbia, and Brunswick. Cheney became known for its advanced horn design and exceptionally high-quality furniture cabinetry.This example represents both an important piece of American music history and a beautiful period furniture piece.SHIPPING / PICKUPLOCAL PICKUP ONLY due to size, weight, and fragility.Buyer is welcome to arrange professional blanket-wrap or freight transportation at their own expense. I will work with your shipper if needed.Please feel free to contact me with any questions or requests for additional photographs or videos demonstrating operation.
