Up for sale is a unique, historic piece of early audio history: a vintage **Stewart Tabletop Phonograph Cabinet (circa 1910s)** with a classic quarter-sawn oak case. 

This machine features a fascinating history. The underside of the wood motor board retains its original stamped factory marking reading **"STEWART PHONOGRAPH"** (manufactured by the Stewart-Warner Speedometer Corp. of Chicago). Reflecting the early global trade of the talking machine era, the nickel-plated rear tone-arm bracket collar is explicitly stamped **"GERMANY"**, where Stewart sourced their high-quality export hardware. 

The original weak factory motor was historically upgraded decades ago with a highly reliable, heavy-duty American **General Industries Co. (Elyria, Ohio) "JUNIOR" Single-Spring Mechanical Motor** (dating the retrofit to 1927 or later). The original top-deck speed regulator plate shows wear and tear and does not have a needle.

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* **Cabinet Material**: Quarter-sawn oak with a lovely antique patina.

* **Cabinet Style**: Stepped/tapered pyramidal footprint (Base measures approx. 15" x 15.5"; Top measures 13" x 13.5").

* **Volume Control**: Built-in horizontal wooden louvered slats on the front.

* **Internal Componentry**: Includes the original lid-activated automatic brake mechanism linkage still attached to the underside of the motor board. 

* **Turntable**: Standard platter with its original green felt mat and an oversized center spindle (consistent with vintage client-machine/proprietary record styles).

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* **Untested Status**: The mechanical spring motor and hand crank are being sold entirely **UNTESTED** and as-is. It does appear to wind, spin and checked the internal gears and governor springs which are greased and moves with ease. 

* **Missing Parts**: The machine **does NOT include a needle**, and the attached reproducer/soundbox is **incomplete** (it is missing its faceplate, needle arm, and mica diaphragm casing). You will need a replacement soundbox/reproducer head to play audio shellac discs.

* **Cosmetic Condition**: Excellent structural shape for its age. The oak wood has standard surface wear, minor scuffs, and grease staining on the interior wood paneling matching its mechanical service history. No major cracks or missing wood panels. All metal hardware exhibits an authentic vintage patina.

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* **Width/Depth at Base**: 15" x 15.5"

* **Width/Depth at Top**: 13" x 13.5"

* **Height**: 8" (to record platter) / 10" (to top of the tone-arm bracket elbow)

* **Markings**: 

  * *"GERMANY"* stamped on back bracket flange.

  * *"STEWART PHONOGRAPH"* stenciled on the underside of the wood board.

  * *"THE GENERAL INDUSTRIES CO. ELYRIA OHIO USA JUNIOR"* stamped on internal iron motor.

*Perfect restoration project for an antique talking machine collector or a fantastic historical display piece for a rustic room, library, or storefront!*

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## Shipping & Handling

Item is heavy due to the solid wood casing and cast-iron spring motor. It will be packed with extreme care, with the tone arm and crank secured safely for transit. Local pickup is also available.