Columbia Grafonola Regent



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Beginning in 1909 with this machine, Columbia introduced a series of Grafonolas disguised as common household furniture. The massive Regent, resembling a double fronted partner's desk, was the initial Grafonola in this series, priced at $200. At the opposite end of the spectrum was a night table size Grafonola, the Columbia Princess. A later version of the Regent with flour bin drawers was introduced around 1913.

Columbia Regent, front
The doors open from one side only. The knobs on top are purely decorative, a false drawer. The compartments would have held record dividers. Larger image		 Columbia Regent side view
Side view showing the crankhole and the sliding mechanism pushed into the cabinet. Larger image
Columbia Regent drawer
Sliding mechanism extended. Larger image		 AO motor
Columbia Regent horn. Larger image