Wurlizter Model 61 Countertop Jukebox A3126
Oh boy, this one has a beautiful case and is all original down to its selection of records, lights up when plugged in,and works off the buttons.
I could not get the sound to work once it's playing the records but I'm told it's most likely a loose wire. I can send a video of it working if you're a serious buyer.
Contact us to arrange special shipping, local delivery, or pickupo at the warehouse.
Wurlitzer model 61 countertop jukebox circa 1939 restored to working condition by Paul Fuller. All original and MOSTLY working perfectly (see paragraph above.)
Great looking tabletop, holds 12 78rpm records with all the lights, sound, selectors and rejecting records working like they should. These tabletops are amazing engineering accomplishments at the time. The records are raised up and down until the correct location is found, the arm gently inserts itself between records for playback. The records play for 5 cents per song and after 4 selections, you get 3 free selections. Kind of crazy.
These countertop machines have become very rare to find (especially in working order) and I’ve seen this specific model being offered for over $17,500 dollars, here in USA where they were made. Possibly much higher in other countries.
This exact machine was featured at the San Francisco Airport museum show on Art Deco that our shop helped to stage (over 30 cases, vintage car & bar in the United Terminal) a couple of years back, here is a photo from the actual show.
