Phonographs
It all started with the groove on a cylinder record; the vibrations picked up by a needle and transported to a horn. Nowadays, to be “in the groove” is to be in a good place. Do you remember taking your box of 45s to a friend’s house for a sleep-over or putting some Chet Baker on your stereo console to woo that special someone?
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Silvertone was Sears' music brand that manufactured radios, phonograph, amplifiers, guitars and other musical equipment. The model 7057 features and AM broadcast radio and a 78 rpm record player. The tonearm is used to switch between the radio and record player. This player has been completely restored with a new cartridge, grille clothe, plastic dial cover and new felt on the platter. The lid has been refinished to its original luster.
The phonograph measures 18" x 13.5" x 12.5" when closed.
$600 You can buy it at our eBay store here.
1941 Silvertone Model 7057 Phonograph
This popular little General Electric player is perfect for a young person just discovering records. It plays four speeds and features a flip needle for playing standard records and 78 rpm records. The lid has a bracket for storing 45 rpms singles. It has one speaker but it will play stereo records. The motor has been cleaned and lubed and the needles have been replaced.
It measures 13.5" x 9.25" x 5" when closed.
You can purchase it at our eBay store here.
$75
1960s General Electric Model 1753
1975 Panasonic Model SD-15 Stereo
Panasonic stereos became popular in the 70s and 80s and were found in many living rooms and bedrooms. They were especially popular with teenagers. This set features AM/FM radio, a four-speed record changer, four audio control knobs, and auxiliary input and two speaker cabinets. The receiver/record changer is in great condition. The speaker cabinets have some blemishes and have been refinished.
The receiver/record changer measures 17.75" x 15.5" x 8.5" with the lid on. Each speaker measures 11.125" x 8.625" x 17".
$250 You can buy it at our eBay store here.
The 207 features an Ultona reproducer with two styluses, one for lateral groove records and one for hill-and-dale groove Pathé records. There is also a volume control, automatic shut-off brake and record storage space in the cabinet.
The player measures 46" x 19" x 20.75" when closed.
You can purchase it at our eBay store here.
$1500
1917 Brunswick Model 207 Phonograph
