A Rock-Ola Model 1428 "Magic Glo" jukebox, American, circa 1948
No reserve
Lot Closed
January 30, 03:12 PM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
Lot Details
Description
serial number 110789, series G, with twenty 78rpm selections, the faux-satinwood case with green and red plastic panels, rotating light tube and chrome metal mounts, the interior with a painted and glitter backdrop, redecorated.
153 cm x 78 cm x 66 cm.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Please note, this lot is being sold as a decorative object and not in working order.
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This Lot is being sold for private use only.
No right to reproduce or otherwise commercially exploit the copyright or other intellectual property in the Lot is included in this sale. The rights holders reserve all their rights.
The Rock-Ola Jukebox shows labels of iconic songs, including Jailhouse Rock, Bohemian Rhaposdy, Tears on my Pillow, and Song of India, serving as a musical time capsule.
The ‘1428 "Magic-Glo" Rock-Ola Jukebox’, introduced in 1948, is an iconic piece of Americana, known for its vibrant design and cutting-edge technology of the time. Featuring a colorful illuminated front panel with glowing plastic and chrome details. Its curved Art Deco styling and rotating record mechanism allowed for a selection of up to 20 records. The "Magic-Glo" name comes from its signature glowing light display, which added a magical atmosphere to any room it played in.