27th Sep, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools
3112
A Good PYE 'Black Box' True Hi-Fi Record Player
1950-52, the prized Chinese chinoiserie model, with the three-speed Monarch deck, jet-black lacquered case decorated with traditional Asian scenes, with the period protective plush-lined cover - 16.1/4in. (41cm) wide.
The very first true scientific High-Fidelity audio equipment model ever made, by the PYE laboratories in Cambridge.
Sold for £170
Estimated at £100 - £150
Cosmetic condition Excellent, turntable turns but tone arm mechanism just put the needle on the record, then takes it off again and repeats this so does not play record
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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 27th Sep, 2023
The Scientific and Musical Instruments, Cameras and Tools Sale will see a strong offering across all sectors of the sale, led by a very rare Gustave Vichy Automaton of a smoking gentleman. The sale will also include an number of good private collections, including a Private Collection of Music Boxes that covers the full range of mechanical music, a Private Collection of Modern Leica Film Cameras, and a Private Collection of Banjos all in good, useable condition. Also of note are good vintage guitars and a impressive pair of oversize binoculars.
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Tuesday 26 September 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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