Max Kohl 1878 Tinfoil Phonograph
Updated July 20, 2026
| Lot number | 3010 |
| Estimate | $50,000 - $100,000 |
| Opening bid | $25,000 |
| Auction | The Allen Koenigsberg Phonograph Collection |
| Date | July 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT |
| Auction house | Donley Auctions |
| Location | Union, Illinois |
Rare,1878 demonstration tinfoil phonograph made by Max Kohl, Chemintz Germany. Machine has a cast iron base with a ...
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