$798.00
1 in stock
Step back into the dawn of American disc recording with this beautifully restored Talk‑O‑Phone — a rare survivor from the brief but fiercely innovative era of 1903–1905. Built in Toledo, Ohio, these machines were produced in limited numbers and are now prized for their bold styling, strong mechanical design, and their place in the legendary patent battles that shaped the early record industry. This example has been professionally restored for smooth, reliable performance, while preserving the authentic character collector’s demand. The motor runs with impressive strength, the gearing tracks cleanly, and the reproducer delivers the warm, resonant sound that made Talk‑O‑Phone famous among early disc enthusiasts.
Talk‑O‑Phones were produced in far smaller numbers than Victor or Columbia machines, and surviving examples in restored, working condition are increasingly difficult to find. Their bold styling, mechanical quality, and short production run make them a standout in any serious phonograph collection.
Machines like this do not surface often — and when they do, they move quickly. If you’ve been waiting for a historically significant, fully restored early disc phonograph with real visual presence, this is the one to claim before another collector does!