{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-u-s-army-special-services-phonograph-player-with-1947-blue-skies-by-irving-berlin-record-excellent-condition","title":"Original U.S. WWII U.S. Army Special Services Phonograph Player with 1947 Blue Skies by Irving Berlin Record - Excellent Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. A World War II record player used by the Army Special Services Division, as indicated by the stencil on the lid, which was responsible for, among other things, entertainment and recreational activities for the troops in the United States and the theaters of combat operations. This example comes with a great “Picture Record”, Blue Skies by Irving Berlin, for display. There is also a record by Julius La Rosa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phonograph player is in exceptional condition, contained within an OD green case with leather carrying handle. The felt on the platter is still in good condition as well. There is a paper label on the inside of the lid that details the winding, use, cleaning, and oiling of the phonograph. It also indicates that the turntable was made by the \u003cstrong\u003eWATERS CONLEY COMPANY \u003c\/strong\u003eof \u003cstrong\u003eROCHESTER MINNESOTA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit is spring powered, which is wound using the crank present in the case. When the unit is cranked and the switch activated, the turn table rotates smoothly, though it most likely could use some oiling. The unit has multiple extra needles in a compartment on the turn table. Approximately 17 by 16 by 7 1\/2 inches in size. We have not tested it fully to see if it will still play music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42173038166085,"sku":"ONJR24HGGM120","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24HGGM120__02.jpg?v=1737782592","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-u-s-army-special-services-phonograph-player-with-1947-blue-skies-by-irving-berlin-record-excellent-condition","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}