Automatic Machine and Tool Co.

Automatic Machine and Tool Co. A Chicago firm, established in 1898 by John Gabel. The company was maker of the popular John Gabel’s Automatic Entertainer in 1906, an early jukebox. In 1916 the firm was making a home version under the name of Gabelola (or Gabel-ola); it handled 24 discs in sequence or could play any one (one side only) selected. David C. Rockola acquired the company in 1949. See also John Gabel’ Automatic Entertainer

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