Here's a seldom seen Rigid Arm Victor Monarch disc phonograph, ca. 1902. Condition is excellent.
The delicate horn elbow is undamaged and properly formed, so that the horn is angled up at approximately 45 degrees, not slumping down, parallel to the turntable, sagging from its own weight, as you typically see with Rigid Arm machines.
The 20″ long (22″ including the elbow) brass and black horn is in good condition, with scattered minor dings and marks in the paint consistent with age and authenticity. This is the also the correct horn for the Rigid Arm Monarch, with a Nipper decal whose background is sky blue.
The nickeled back-bracket is likewise in excellent condition, with no pitting, no oxidation, no problems.
The cabinet finish is clean, and the cabinet itself is nearly perfect.
The Rigid Arm Concert reproducer is clean, with no rust or significant tarnish.
The tonearm’s “scissor” mechanism is working properly, the tonearm weld is secure, the arm’s lateral movement is unrestricted, and the phonograph is a good player.
Clean nickel-plating everywhere.
The record hold-down is original, with tarnish and plating wear consistent with age and authenticity.
A great opportunity to own a beautiful and very uncommon machine.