If you’re an uncompromising collector of antique technology, make sure to check out all my listings after you look at this one. I don’t think you’ll find a better, broader or more balanced assortment of technical antiques anywhere — hundreds of no-reserve auctions each year, almost all of them featuring eye-popping “gee whiz” gadgetry in exceptional original condition. Please note: I travel extensively throughout the eastern US, as well parts of the midwest, and I may be in a position to deliver this item to you at little or no charge if you’re on or near my route. I may also be able to have it personally delivered to parts of the west coast. Here’s a beautiful, perfectly working Burns-Pollock Capitol Lamp Phonograph manufactured ca. 1920 in Indiana Harbor, Indiana. You can confirm the scarcity of originals with a quick Google search. You’ll find every shade/skirt combination imaginable, but you don’t have to look too closely to see that they’re all reproductions, replicas, and makeshift replacements. Not to mention that most of them have contemporary power cords, incorrect reproducers and grossly over-polished bases. But this B – P is The Real Deal, and I suspect it’s the only factory correct Lamp Phonograph you’ll ever have an opportunity to own. Condition overall is quite good — especially given the shade’s extreme fragility — and the phonograph plays beautifully. The lamp’s base functions as the phonograph’s horn, projecting sound from the openings between the cabriole legs. The sound reflects off the table on which the lamp phonograph is placed, radiating upward and outward 360 degrees. It’s a novel feat of engineering complementing a novel combination of utility and entertainment. The phonograph’s turntable is powered by an AC motor, but the phonograph’s reproducer is acoustically amplified. The original shade and skirt are extremely delicate (the crepe fabric top is thinner than paper), and there are rends in the crepe, several of which have been pinned together with tiny metal clips. The condition of the crepe fabric — and the extent of the deterioration — should be evident in the pictures, which show the crepe fabric photographed from above and below. Several of the tassels hanging from the skirt’s octagonal corners, too, are held in place with discreet metal clips, but all of the tassels are original, and all of them are complete. The green turntable felt is original, and it’s in good shape, with no insect damage and minimal wear. The reproducer is the correct original Capitol reproducer, and it still sounds great — very loud and clear. The tonearm is the correct original Capitol tonearm, with patent information prominently stamped in the casting. The motor runs quietly, and the governor is working properly. The turntable’s speed can be easily modulated between approximately 70 RPM and 85 RPM with the knurled bakelite knob you see adjacent to the base of the tonearm. Plays 78 RPM shellac records only, manufactured prior to 1950. Will not play later vinyl 78’s, and will not play any 33 RPM records. The lamp phonograph will be partially disassembled for safe travel. I should say in closing that if you’re someone who doesn’t mind dealing with an antique that’s been partially dismantled, this shouldn’t pose much of a challenge to you. On the other hand, if you’re someone who does not feel comfortable re-assembling things, this lamp phonograph is probably not for you, unless you’re in a position to enlist the services of someone who can help out. It’s very old, it’s very fragile, it’s somewhat heavy, and if you damage or destroy it in the process of putting it back together, well, I think the consequences are clear. Measures approximately 20″ wide (diameter of shade) by 30″ high (with top of shade lowered). Sure, you can probably get a lower price from Joe and Janet Barn-Find, but when your “bargain” arrives broken, and without any hint of how it works or how you might be able to put it back together, you’ll realize that you really do get exactly what you pay for. That’s about it. The item “1920 Burns Pollock Lamp Phonograph All Original PhonoLamp – Including Shade” is in sale since Sunday, November 10, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Phonographs, Accessories\Victor Phonographs”. The seller is “firebottles” and is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.