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two old fashioned phonots on a table in a rooma wooden table with a wooden box and two brass candlestwo clocks sitting on a green mat on a tableblack and white photograph of a man standing in front of a machine with a balloon attached to it
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222 - ‘Fontanophone’, an exceptional phonograph,
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Estimate €2,500 - €5,000
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Description
‘Fontanophone’, an exceptional phonograph, with dual playback, two tonearms, two diaphragms, and two asymmetrical floral-shaped horn-shaped bell-tubes, repainted in shades of yellow and green. ‘Fontanophone’ diaphragms, one of which has its sapphire holder reversed so as to follow the rotational movement in the correct direction. Thorens twin-barrel motor. Decorative bronze motifs on the front panel. Beautiful ‘Le Fontanophone’ label depicting the same phonograph. A photographic reproduction is included, showing a projector fitted with a similar system, with a sculpted base. In working order. Fine condition, rare. Expert: Denis Lambotte. Important information: Collection from the museum: - Friday 30 October during the sale and until 7.00 pm. - Saturday 31 October in the afternoon, by appointment and subject to payment having been made online or by telephone on Friday 30 October. - Saturday 7 November in the afternoon, by appointment and subject to payment having been made between Friday 30 October and Wednesday 4 November.
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About the sale Jean-Paul Maïeu’s collection, ‘Musée de la Machine Parlante’
Auction location
Auction time 10/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
Ref. : F0562 - 5
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