Rare Columbia BNW Oak Phonograph – Original Horn, Paperwork, Fully Serviced!

 Rare Columbia BNW Phonograph in Oak – Original Horn

Offered here is an exceptionally fine Columbia Model BNW, one of the most attractive and well‑equipped machines produced during Columbia’s golden era of disc phonographs. The BNW occupied a premium tier in Columbia’s catalog, and surviving examples in this level of originality are genuinely scarce. This machine features a striking quartered‑oak cabinet with deep, even grain and a warm, untouched finish that speaks to decades of careful preservation. The factory‑upgraded nickel‑plated back bracket, tone arm, and dust ring elevate the presentation even further, giving the machine a refined, almost jewel‑like presence. Most importantly, it retains its original nickel Columbia horn—a highly desirable component that dramatically enhances both authenticity and value. Many BNWs lost their horns over the years; finding one with its correct, matching, original horn is a prize.

Adding tremendous historical appeal, this BNW still carries its original factory paperwork pasted on the machine, including the descriptive sheet affixed to the underside of the cabinet. Surviving documentation like this is rarely encountered and provides a direct link to how Columbia marketed and explained the BNW to its first owner. For collectors who value provenance, this is a standout feature.

Mechanically, the machine remains entirely original yet has been professionally rebuilt from the inside out. The motor has been fully serviced, cleaned, and calibrated; the governor runs smoothly and quietly; and the reproducer has been expertly rebuilt for optimal performance. The result is a phonograph that not only displays beautifully but is ready to play reliably for another century. It runs with the steady, confident power that only a properly serviced Columbia motor can deliver. The overall condition is exceptional—clean, crisp, and visually impressive from every angle. It has the unmistakable look of a machine that lived its life in a stable, protected environment. Fresh from a long‑held estate and new to the market, this BNW is the kind of example that rarely surfaces.