Regina “Hexaphone” coin operated multi selection phonograph
Regina “Hexaphone” coin operated multi selection phonograph
USA, Rahway, New Jersey
1920
REGINA COMPANY
Wood, metal, glass; woodwork, turning, casting, color printing
63 x 45 x 13 cm
On the nameplate: ”MANUFECTURING BY THE REGINA COMPANY, PAHWAY. N.J.” “No 1041179” “ATTACHED GUARANTEE GOOD ONLY IF ABOVE NUMBER APPEARS.” “PATENT RIGHTS RESEVED”. On the paper label: ”REGINA HEXAPHONE” and operating instructions
Phonograph in oak wood case in the form of a bureau, decorated with wooden decorative elements, on four figured feet. Phonograph mechanism is mounted under the glazed lid on the cast metal plate in the case upper part. The mechanism consists of a spring motor with a gear transmission system, a vertical disc with six driving cylinders for phonograph cylinders and a carriage with a sound box, and a tonearm. A coin selector is mounted on the case right inner side. A mirror that allows observing the mechanism operation is on the rear wall behind the mechanism. The controls are on the right external side: cylinder selection knob for playback, the mechanism trigger, coin selector and coin reject trays. Wooden horn, which faces the front wall, is in the case central part. A flip-down door with a mortise lock, closing the container with coins is beneath the horn. Red color paper sheet with typographical inscriptions: the names of the company and phonograph model and operating instructions is inside the wooden frame. Music media: “Blue Amberol” cylinders.
Инв.882/ММП