This magnificent machine with its impressive carvings, has its original brown mahogany finish which is lightly alligatored throughout. Overall above average condition. The vast majority of these machines were produced as a style 240 Reginaphone, however this example is marked "Colombia Grafonola Deluxe". Experts speculate that from that group, approximately 500 were produced as "Colombia Grafonola Deluxe." This unique convertible mechanism allows the user to play either disc phonograph records or a 15.5" Regina disc music box. Both the phonograph and music box mechanisms are in good working order. The 15.5" double comb short bed plate Regina mechanism is in excellent untouched original condition and also has a Zither attachment. This is among the finest sounding we have ever heard. It has its original 12" cast iron accessory turntable with its original felt. The ton arem and reproducer have their original nickel plating which is lightly oxidized. It has its original swing out waste needle cup mounted below the needle block. It has its original winding crank with safety clutch. The glide away tone modulating doors open and close smoothly over the internal horn which also houses a small trap door which is to be opened while the music box is playing. The lower storage compartment houses its eight original record storage boxes with their original paper dividers and knobs. The above consists of 4 10" and 4 12". The storage compartment also has provisions for storage of the 15.5" metal music box discs. As is appropriate with this machine, the 12 original, copper-plated 15.5" music box discs are the original complement to this style and are included. These discs bear no Regina markings as appropriate for a Colombia machine. Has its original cabinet key. The four legs and skirts are nicely intact and tight. This machine was purchased from the estate of the original owners in the mid 1980s in Riverside, Illinois. The machine had been in its original location in the parlor since its purchase and has only been moved twice and is being sold by the second owner. You never find them in such an exceptional condition with its complete complement of original accessories and in outstanding condition. ~50" x 23" x 23" From the Roger Merenkov Collection.