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Wurlitzer Model 850 (1941) Plays 24 selections - 78 rpm Described by its manufacturer as "the only super deluxe phonograph in the industry," The 1941 Model 850 - also known as the Peacock - introduced Polarized film on a commercial scale. It is still the only jukebox ever to have used the film. The machine's Polarizer unit is made up of two spinning, Polarized acetate disks with three incandescent light bulbs behind each one. (reproduction Polarizer assemblies use a single bulb in each unit). The Polaroid film interacts with the cellophane in the "analyzer" assembly to create a prism effect, breaking up the white light and producing a rainbow of colors in the peacock display on the front panel as the disks rotated. The front door of the 850 is a sandwich composed of the front glass with the peacock image screened onto it; the analyzer, which kept the image from showing black spots; the Polaroid film; and a final sheet of clear glass. As Wurlitzer claimed at the time of its release - 1941 - t was "nothing like it ever on any phonograph." This is the largest jukebox that Wurlitzer ever produced. The analyzer and Polarizer unit on this box are reproduction units. The originals rarely survive and are not often found. The title strip covers, (the plastics covering the Name of the selections), are also reproductions as the originals are quite fragile and are usually missing or are completely cracked and broken. They have never been Reproduced due to the costs involved in making the molds. T is an "original," in tact set of title strip covers inside the unit. is the 2nd one we have and just as nice as the 1st. Many years of restoring to get it like this. When you see it all lit up and hear how it sounds, simply unreal. It is not something we can all afford, but sure would love to own. It is for the rare guy who just wants real great items that look and sound like a million dollars and almost cost as much. A lot of love when into this one and when you see it and hear it, you just have to have it. A joy to have and a great piece to show and use, as you will be the talk of the town. Now as I said, not everyone can get one, especially like this one. It is as good as they get and you will be glad you got it. Hope you enjoy looking at it and will probably hate to see it go, but it is not being used much anymore and that part is a shame. So on the market it goes. We know we could probably sell it to a vegas club, but want to see someone who really appreciates a piece of history and enjoy it and give it a good home. Enjoy. I need only serious buyers so please contact me before you place your bid for the terms and conditions of this auction. If you bid before you receive an answer from me, i will not consider your bid and will be canceled. Thank you!
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