An original 1964 Beatles record player and original card box licensed by NEMS Enterprises Ltd and made in a limited edition of just 5,000 in the USA. The record player comes with the original cardboard box which features head and shoulder sketches of each Beatle on a colour background.
The record player measures 44.5cm x 25.5cm x 14cm x (17.5 inches x 10 inches x 5.5 inches). The large colour sticker usually on the outside is missing although this may not have been originally applied to it during the manufacturing process. The original plastic turntable has been replaced with a metal one and the tone switch has become detached. There are numerous areas of scuffing to the box resulting in the blue coating being removed and the wood being exposed. There is wear to the corners and edges of the case with some rusting to the clasps. The condition is good. The box measures 51cm x 29.5cm x 18cm (20 inches x 11.75 inches x 7 inches). There are is scribbling in coloured pencil to two sides of the box , some scuffing to one side and various small scuff marks to the edges and corners. The condition is very good minus.
Sold for £6,600
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
Auction: The Beatles Memorabilia Auction, ending 6th Oct, 2024
