Columbia BF Cylinder Phonograph (1906) – Restored Serpentine Oak Cabinet 

Shop an antique Columbia BF Graphophone with a 6-inch mandrel and serpentine oak cabinet. Professionally restored, fully operational, and ready for your collection. View details at 4-4 Time.

Product Overview:

This 1906 Columbia BF Graphophone features the sought-after 6-inch mandrel, a design innovation that allowed for longer-duration wax cylinder recordings. This machine has been fully serviced, with the internal motor and reproducer disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated to ensure smooth playback performance. The oak serpentine-front cabinet has been refinished to highlight the wood grain, maintaining the original contours and aesthetics of the early 1900s.

Technical Details:

• Maker: Columbia Phonograph Company
• Model: BF Graphophone
• Year: 1906
• Mandrel Size: 6-inch (designed for longer recordings)
• Cabinet: Oak with serpentine-front design
• Included Components: Phonograph unit, crank, reproducer
• Excluded Components: Horn (not included)

Condition Report:

• Mechanism: Motor winds and runs smoothly; playback tested.
• Cabinet: Professionally refinished; free of major cracks or structural damage.
• Reproducer: Fully operational.
• Restoration: Internal components cleaned and lubricated; original parts preserved where possible.
• Please review all high-resolution photographs to inspect the wood grain and mechanical components. Note that the horn is not included with this purchase.