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Rare Early 1900s Kalamazoo Duplex • Original Motor, Restored Horns, Exceptional Survivor!
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Victor M Monarch Phonograph – Restored 1901 Talking Machine with Original Horn!
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Restored Columbia AO Cylinder Graphophone, Flawless Oak, Triple-Spring Motor!
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Elgin Veritas 23 Jewel 18‑Size Railroad Pocket Watch – Original Ferguson Dial – Just Serviced!
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Edison 4 min. Cylinder… “Everybody’s Crazy ’bout the Doggone Blues, but I’m Happy”
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Timeless Treasures
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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Antique Phonograph Sale & Cylinder Discounts!
Current Savings & Upcoming Summer Deals Our active coupon lineup is a great way to save on select items across the shop. Whether you’re adding a standout piece to your collection or picking up something you’ve had your eye on, these offers make it easier to bring home something special.
- SAVE50_600 — Take $50 off any single item priced over $600
- SAVE20_300 — Enjoy $20 off any single item over $300
- HISTORY26 — A dedicated discount applied to your entire cylinder purchase
And beginning June 30th, a curated group of phonographs will be featured at special sale pricing. These machines have been selected for their condition, originality, and collector appeal — ideal opportunities for anyone looking to upgrade or expand their collection. Check back often, explore what’s available, and take advantage of these savings while the best pieces are still in stock.
** Coupons DO NOT apply to sale items, 5-inch cylinders, Holiday and/or Christmas records
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Antique Week
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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