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SEPTEMBER 2020, Volume 34 No. 1 Florida’s Best News Source for Vintage-ANTIQUE-Collectibles

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Wurlitzer

Jukeboxes

Soothed the Eyes as Well as the Soul

By Larry LeMasters
LeMasters’ Antique News Service

Jukeboxes, especially during their heyday years (1938–1948) were designed to soothe the eyes as
well as the soul. In fact, today’s collectors primarily seek out the most beautiful old jukeboxes that
depict the charm and romance of the 1930s and ‘40s.
The origins of jukeboxes began in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. During this period
of black cultural growth, all across the south blacks danced to live jazz bands on Saturday
nights. Bootleg gin and devil dancing soon attracted the attention of pious southern blacks, who
condemned the small cafes, calling the cafes “juke,” meaning “disorderly” or “wicked.” By the
Wurlitzer model 1080. This model was considered “garish” mid-to-late 1920s, jazz bands were replaced in these dens of sin by jazz records played on the newly
by most people and only a few of these were ever sold. invented “nickel-in-the-slot automatic phonograph.” The “box” had come to the jukes, and soon
thereafter, the jukebox received its name. In
just a few short years, the jukebox spread
from Southern black cafes to restaurants,
Oviedo Antique Mall clubs, and roadhouses all across the United
Fall Extravaganza States. The use of jukeboxes “jes grew” until,
by WWII, approximately 350,000 jukeboxes
Sept. 4th - 7th existed in the United States, bringing in
approximately $200 million a year, one nickel
at a time.
While jukeboxes have been continuously
During the 4 day extravaganza, all 110 dealer booths will be offering fabulous sale pricing - up to 50% made since the 1920s, it is the ten-year period,
off storewide. Deep discounts offered on huge new selections of Lladro, Lalique, Baccarat, Fenton and from 1938 until 1948, that attracts collectors.
fine china. There will also be a complimentary hot & cold buffet available all 4 days. During the Friday thru Collectors pay top dollar for jukeboxes
Monday sale each customer purchasing $30 or more receives a free gift. made during these years, especially boxes
The 12,500 square foot mall is loaded with an ever-changing array of all your favorite antiques and manufactured by the Wurlitzer Company.
collectibles. Offered are coins & paper money, gold, silver & costume jewelry, furniture, primitives, linens, There were thirteen Wurlitzer jukeboxes
Lladro, Baccarat, China & Crystal, Lenox, military collectibles, Fiestaware, artwork, advertising collectibles, manufactured during this era, all with
antiquarian books, Kitchenalia, LP albums, Longaberger baskets, Disney collectibles, antique toys French 24-record capacity. Paul Fuller, a Swiss
milled soaps & lotions, antique & modern cameras, and much more! master designer, designed eleven of these
Stroll through Oviedo Antique Mall while listening to 1950’s hit music. Onsite watch & clock repair by 40 Wurlitzer jukeboxes, beginning with the 1938
year veteran watchmaker, as well as complete onsite antique and modern camera repair service. model.
Oviedo Antique Mall is located at 95 Geneva Drive in Oviedo, FL. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Continued on Page 5
Sunday 12-6pm. For additional information call 407-366-3668.

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