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Here at 4-4 Time, we strive to bring you the best that we can locate. Most of our items are a hundred years of age and older, and all are in working condition unless mentioned in the description. These are timeless items which will become heirlooms for your family and future generations. Have questions about one of our items or looking for something in particular? Send us a message or give us a call. We’ll be glad to help!
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Rare Early Zonophone Front‑Mount Phonograph with Original Brass Horn — Concert‑Style Variant
Step into the bold, inventive world of early disc recording with this striking Front‑Mount Zonophone Phonograph—a rare, Concert‑style variant that captures everything collectors love about the turn‑of‑the‑century Zonophone aesthetic. With its original 16‑inch brass horn, powerful motor architecture, and unmistakable presence, this machine stands as both a historical artifact and a showpiece worthy of any serious collection.
Fully overhauled for smooth, confident performance, it features:
- Original 16-inch brass horn with warm, untouched patina
- Concert‑style 9-inch turntable found on early high‑grade Zonophones
- Compact, richly finished case with exceptional visual appeal
- Concert‑grade motor layout, identical to the marked “Concert” model
These early, unmarked Zonophones—mechanically identical to the coveted Concert series—represent a fascinating transitional chapter in the company’s history. They are increasingly scarce, highly desirable, and celebrated for their bold front‑mount design and impressive acoustic projection.
Whether you’re expanding a curated early disc collection or searching for a centerpiece with undeniable character, this Zonophone offers rarity, beauty, and mechanical authority in one unforgettable package.
Explore this machine—and the rest of our curated selection—to bring home a piece of sound history that speaks to you.
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Never mind the questionable sound quality, the cracks and pops. The sometimes cumbersome equipment and having to change a needle after every play. Not to mention the limitations of a personal record library. At a time when an internet connection is all that’s needed for access to a wide variety of streamed music, there are those who prefer not to rely on modern technology for their listening pleasure. Because, at the intersection of art and science, antique phonographs continue to delight collectors by providing original music without electricity, wires, or tubes.
The invention of the phonograph was an evolving process, with twists and turns along the way. In 1877, Thomas Edison, to his great astonishment, successfully recorded (and played back) his recitation of “Mary had a little lamb” using a tinfoilcoated cylinder. A patent for his machine, which was intended not for musical enjoyment but for recording business dictation, was granted in...
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