Columbia Graphophone Type BV Oxford for sale

This cute little guy (7 1/4" by 10 1/4") dates from 1908 and represents the last of the B series Graphophones.

It was designated a Type BV and is seen in three incarnations:

• 1) In the incarnation you see here.
• 2) With a large horn and back bracket that screwed in the rear of the case, sold as a Columbia BVT.
• 3) With a large horn and unique craning that clipped onto the bedplate, sold as an Oxford.

The version here was sold with and without Columbia decal. Because this machine retains its original finish, we can assume that this BV never emerged from the factory with a decal.

This machine doesn't fall into the rare category, but I have always found it a little scarce. The original price was $12, making it an entry level machine, but judging from the number I've encountered sales never approached close to the numbers of a slightly more expensive machine such as the $30 BK. The motor and reproducer housing are unique to the machine. If you're into Columbias, it's definitely something a little eccentric to add to your collection.

This is a really nice, untouched example of a BV. The nickel plating is nice, clean and shiny.

This Graphophone has been tested and is in good working condition. I didn't do any restoration other than some lubrication and re-belting.

You can hear it play on the mp3 file, or on the youtube video embedded below.

Price includes 14 inch brass and black replica horn, and 3 nice cylinders.

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