H&S Cylinder Phonograph Player Horn, Gold rib Tangerine field 26" Length Old

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H&S Cylinder Phonograph Player Horn, Gold rib Tangerine field 26" Length Old
Horn is shown in-situ. The horn is offered with domestic shipping included with noted exceptions.
Machine, mount adapter and cranes are available from other sellers and are not hard to find.
No shipping to Alaska or Hawaii at this time, we apologise for any inconvenience. Purchase of this item means you have read, agree with, and understand this description and any terms, conditions, and details within this description.
Offered here is this early 1900s Original (horn substrate stock 26" x 22") Hawthorne & Sheble Phonograph Horn with applied sympathetic to original Paint Finish Restoration of Tangerine Blaze (Field color), Phoenix Red (accent color) and overall Royal Gold trim (rim, band and ribs).
Shown in-situ on a period Edison Home cylinder player machine, hanging from a Hawthorne and Sheble crane, attached via elbow and rubber hose all of which are not included as this listing is for the horn only. Showing in-situ, is to allow you to judge scale, proportion, and massing of the horn prior to purchase. Notice no closeup images are shown of the machine as it, the crane, the adapter and small snippet of rubber hose are not included and can be purchased separately in other auction listings. If you have any questions as to what you are buying please send a message to me the seller.
Condition is Seller refurbished. Shipped with USPS or FedEx at sellers choice in a new 24"x24"x30" double wall corrugated carton.
Being an original surviving horn only the finish and decal have been addressed on this horn to make it presentable in your Parlor, Conservatory or Private Study. Upon my receipt the original paint finish on this horn had been previously removed in an unfortunate house fire. Since this horn has been around for generations it was only proper to give it new life. A new finish was applied and is sympathetic to the original. Please note that this finish is not perfect as any finish of the period would have some slight distressing so does this horn. All work was with the intent to make this look impressive and period correct with minor updating for longevity. Minor distressing hardly noticeable has been applied to this finish to give it an aged appearance. Keep in mind this example is sporting a finish using durable paint. (To clean this horn use only a mild diluted dish soap followed up with an immediate thorough drying with soft cotton or hair dryer on low heat. Use no alcohol, no solvents of any kind and avoid using any abrasives on the finish.)
The Hawthorne and Sheble reproduction decal is from our own collaboration of in-house graphic artists who create original artwork followed-up by still more highly skilled artisans who finesse the art, color correct, set the palette, and print in a durable resin medium. The label is as exact as possible. The difference between this decal and the original label is, originally the label substrate was paper (with a high acid content and so few original labels survive) and the paper label was affixed with hide glue to the horn originally. If you do find an original Hawthorne and Sheble label it most likely won't be legible. This horn's metal bell has minor imperfections, such as dents, dings, or bumps, but no seriously distracting or detracting flaws, no rust, no odd holes. It does appear the narrow hole closest to the machine has been trimmed slightly by previous owner, as sometimes, over the years the attachment point has small folds cramps or creases where it has been dropped or otherwise damaged through the life of the horn of the past hundred years. Sometimes owners don't understand that you have to have an elbow and a rubber hose to attach these to the reproducer on your Columbia or Edison phonograph and that lack of knowledge causes them to try to force it onto the reproducer which is not designed to directly connect as the reproducer moves and you have to have flexibility at the joint between the horn and the reproducer which can only be provided by a short piece of rubber hose. The photographs are taken in bright daylight to allow any flaws and perfections to be brought forth for your evaluation. Please take a good look at the photographs so you may be critical and may pass judgment to determine if this horn suitable for your quarters on your estate.
Shown in-situ on a period Edison Home cylinder player machine, hanging from a Hawthorne and Sheble crane, attached via elbow and rubber hose all of which are not included as this listing is for the horn only. Showing in-situ, is to allow you to judge scale, proportion, and massing of the horn prior to purchase. If you have any questions as to what you are buying please send a message to me the seller.
Condition is Seller refurbished. Shipped with USPS or FedEx at sellers choice in a new 24"x24"x30" double wall corrugated carton.