1164843

1939 Multiphone by Shyvers #1164843

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1939 Multiphone by Shyvers #1164843
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VERY, VERY RARE...1939 ART DECO MULTIPHONE BY SHYVERS..HIS ANSWER TO THE JUKEBOX WALL BOX</em></td>
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Here is a very rare Multiphone by Shyvers made in 1939. This unit is very Art Deco in style. It was created by Kenneth and Lois Shyvers of the Seattle, Washington area. This man also invented the pinball machine. The Multiphone is a version of a jukebox wall box. These units sat on tables, counters, and bars. The system required two leased telephone lines, one for the multiphone, one for the loudspeakers on the wall that were connected to the record playing station. First you would select from the 170 choices of tunes, drop the correct amount of dimes in the coin slot at the top of the machine, for your selections. The two lights in the middle of the unit would then light up, and thru one of the leased telephone lines the disc jockey would be alerted and then they would talk direct to you thru the speaker in the top of the unit to find out your choices. You would give the numbered choices, they would then be played, with the sound comming thru the four inch speaker in the bottom of the unit. These units became popular because they had a record range of 170 whereas jukeboxes only had 20-24. The jukebox was remodeled to play 180 45 rpm records and the multiphone could not compete and went out of business in 1959. This unit is buffed cast aluminum and has been rewired to plug in and see the lights work. There is also speaker wire attached to hook up to your unit if so desired. The condition is excellent for its age. All original except the cord, no dents, no rust and no pitting. ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1939</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Kenneth C. & Lois Shyvers</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:17.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:7.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:7.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:13</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:1939 Multiphone by Shyvers</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Counter Top</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Cast Aluminum</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Art Deco</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Concord, Ca.</td></tr>
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