Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism
Any idea how many of these were sold? :) Dave --- On Mon, 11/8/10, Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com wrote: From: Vinyl Visions vinyl.visi...@live.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 7:10 PM Dave, I think it was a small trip wire fastened to the pin on a hand grenade concealed inside the phonograph. It was very effective at stopping the thief, but the main problem was the totally destroyed phonograph... :) Curt Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 09:14:47 -0800 From: dda...@sbcglobal.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism I remember Karl Frick used to advertise something that he said stopped reproducer theft. I always wondered what that was. Dave --- On Mon, 11/8/10, john9...@pacbell.net john9...@pacbell.net wrote: From: john9...@pacbell.net john9...@pacbell.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 11:35 AM Neal Maken used to sell what he called a reproducer locking screw to prevent theft. Same thing, I imagine. Good idea! John Robles Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: David Dazer dda...@sbcglobal.net Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 08:28:58 To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism For the Edison Standard on display at our local museum, I used a very short 5-40 allen head set screw. This was placed in the carriage and tightened down before the real reproducer set screw was put on. It is not likely a thief would have an allen wrench of that size unless he reads this and comes prepared. I always did this if I placed a machine on consignment, too. Never lost a reproducer. Dave --- On Mon, 11/8/10, jim...@earthlink.net jim...@earthlink.net wrote: From: jim...@earthlink.net jim...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 11:19 AM Have already adopted this precaution. Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. jim...@earthlink.net [Original Message] From: Jim Nichol jnic...@fuse.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 07-Nov-2010 4:30:28 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism One of the antique malls I've been in does not leave reproducers attached to any of the machines. If you want buy the phono, you have to ask one of the attendants to fetch you the reproducer. Jim On Nov 6, 2010, at 6:29 PM, jim...@earthlink.net wrote: Just returned from The Antique Gallery in Round Rock, Texas where I rent a stall to sell antique records the occasional phonograph. All of the dealer's in antique phonographs have had their machines vandalized by theft of soundboxes, reproducers tone arms. Stolen from my booth were the gun-metal finish Diamond Disc Reproducer from an Edison Baby Console Phonograph, the Diamond B Reproducer from an Edison Fireside Model B Phonograph a Victor No. 2 Soundbox from a Victrola 100. These were shiny all-original (except for gaskets in the No. 2) in excellent condition played extremely well, especially the Diamond B. A few months ago a Victor No. 2 Soundbox (which I replaced) from the Victrola 100 one of its horn door knobs were stolenThe thief did not take two Gold-Plated Diamond Disc Reproducers, one from an A-250 the other from a C-250. These were less shiny that what was stolen. (I understand that a Diamond Disc Reproducer, a Columbia tone arm with S oundbox whatever Soundbox was on a Haywood Wakefield wicker upright made for some other company were stolen from other dealers at The Antique Gallery.) I have a replacement for the Victor No. 2 Soundbox (finish not as nice as on one that was stolen) but need to replace the Diamond B gun-metal Diamond Disc Reproducers. And, to report this to Police I would like to know what such all-original excellent sounding Reproducers should be valued at. The manager of The Antique Gallery does not know when these items were taken but they were still there when I was at the Mall about 6 weeks ago. Have they turned up on E-bay or Craigslist? Let me know if anyone has a good Diamond A Diamond Disc Reproducer for sale. Thanks! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. jim...@earthlink.net ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism
HI ALL I KNOW EDISON PUT THE SERIAL NUMBER UNDER THE IDELIA NAME PLATE GLAD TO KNOW ITS UNDER ALL -Original Message- From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com To: Phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, Nov 8, 2010 9:45 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism Each Edison reproducer has its own serial number. The B D CHK and the small tops shared serial numbers, the R and S shared serial numbers, the O and N shared serial numbers. The N-56 can be found with both RS and ON serial numbers. The DD reproducers all have serial numbers, they started out with just numbers and ran through F. I saw a home on eBay with the serial number drilled off, I wonder if they knew the serial number is also under the ID plate? Edison DD reproducers have letters before the serial numbers some are codes: On the regular reproducer Edison started out with numbers and worked his way up and then started over with A and he got clear up to the letter F. On the regular DD you will note numbers A to F on the standard DD reproducer. With the DD reproducers the letter designations appear to have been changed when he made changes or improvements to the reproducers. Except for in the A series when the when the dome of the cup was made thicker resulting in about a 2 oz. weight increase and the elimination of the inner sleeve these changes are not readily noticeable visually, but the later ones have better sound. NS after the serial number is an Edisonic 7960 NS is an example of this. NS after the serial number beginning with letter is a Converted Edisonic F88690 NS is an example of this. You could trade in a regular reproducer with $6.75 and save $12.75 on an Edisonic that normally cost $19.50; Edison then modified the head with a larger limit loop and installed the heavy weight and thicker diaphragm on it. The standard diaphragm varies between .009 and .011; the Edisonic is more consistent around .0125. The cheap yellow notebook paper is .003, common white paper is .005. LG is long play LonG EM is one with Duncan stop Electric Model LD is the Dance Loud Dance NS stands for New Standard. Each phonograph and reproducer had a serial number, when the model O came out it was two days wages and Edison was serious about keeping track and control of his products mainly to protect his patents. With regards to DD serial numbers, 947, a copper oxidized is the earliest serial number I have seen, F80885 in the gun metal or antique finish is the latest and it was converted to an Edisonic so the serial number is F80885 NS. I have seen three Dance reproducers that were converted to the New Standard they have serial numbers like LD 9838 NS, LD 9476 NS, and did not have the small spring or the cross bar it was connected to above the reproducer’s cup. I have seen two with the Duncan stop that have been converted with serial numbers like EM 8497 NS. Do you have the Serial numbers or some other identifying marks on those items that were stolen. So if they show up on Craigslist or Ebay, we can trap those the sleazy Crooks that made off with the Reproducers ?? ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism
Have already adopted this precaution. Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. jim...@earthlink.net [Original Message] From: Jim Nichol jnic...@fuse.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 07-Nov-2010 4:30:28 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism One of the antique malls I've been in does not leave reproducers attached to any of the machines. If you want buy the phono, you have to ask one of the attendants to fetch you the reproducer. Jim On Nov 6, 2010, at 6:29 PM, jim...@earthlink.net wrote: Just returned from The Antique Gallery in Round Rock, Texas where I rent a stall to sell antique records the occasional phonograph. All of the dealer's in antique phonographs have had their machines vandalized by theft of soundboxes, reproducers tone arms.Stolen from my booth were the gun-metal finish Diamond Disc Reproducer from an Edison Baby Console Phonograph, the Diamond B Reproducer from an Edison Fireside Model B Phonograph a Victor No. 2 Soundbox from a Victrola 100. These were shiny all-original (except for gaskets in the No. 2) in excellent condition played extremely well, especially the Diamond B. A few months ago a Victor No. 2 Soundbox (which I replaced) from the Victrola 100 one of its horn door knobs were stolenThe thief did not take two Gold-Plated Diamond Disc Reproducers, one from an A-250 the other from a C-250. These were less shiny that what was stolen.(I understand that a Diamond Disc Reproducer, a Columbia tone arm with S oundbox whatever Soundbox was on a Haywood Wakefield wicker upright made for some other company were stolen from other dealers at The Antique Gallery.) I have a replacement for the Victor No. 2 Soundbox (finish not as nice as on one that was stolen) but need to replace the Diamond B gun-metal Diamond Disc Reproducers. And, to report this to Police I would like to know what such all-original excellent sounding Reproducers should be valued at.The manager of The Antique Gallery does not know when these items were taken but they were still there when I was at the Mall about 6 weeks ago. Have they turned up on E-bay or Craigslist? Let me know if anyone has a good Diamond A Diamond Disc Reproducer for sale. Thanks! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. jim...@earthlink.net ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism
I remember Karl Frick used to advertise something that he said stopped reproducer theft. I always wondered what that was. Dave --- On Mon, 11/8/10, john9...@pacbell.net john9...@pacbell.net wrote: From: john9...@pacbell.net john9...@pacbell.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 11:35 AM Neal Maken used to sell what he called a reproducer locking screw to prevent theft. Same thing, I imagine. Good idea! John Robles Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: David Dazer dda...@sbcglobal.net Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 08:28:58 To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism For the Edison Standard on display at our local museum, I used a very short 5-40 allen head set screw. This was placed in the carriage and tightened down before the real reproducer set screw was put on. It is not likely a thief would have an allen wrench of that size unless he reads this and comes prepared. I always did this if I placed a machine on consignment, too. Never lost a reproducer. Dave --- On Mon, 11/8/10, jim...@earthlink.net jim...@earthlink.net wrote: From: jim...@earthlink.net jim...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 11:19 AM Have already adopted this precaution. Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. jim...@earthlink.net [Original Message] From: Jim Nichol jnic...@fuse.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 07-Nov-2010 4:30:28 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism One of the antique malls I've been in does not leave reproducers attached to any of the machines. If you want buy the phono, you have to ask one of the attendants to fetch you the reproducer. Jim On Nov 6, 2010, at 6:29 PM, jim...@earthlink.net wrote: Just returned from The Antique Gallery in Round Rock, Texas where I rent a stall to sell antique records the occasional phonograph. All of the dealer's in antique phonographs have had their machines vandalized by theft of soundboxes, reproducers tone arms. Stolen from my booth were the gun-metal finish Diamond Disc Reproducer from an Edison Baby Console Phonograph, the Diamond B Reproducer from an Edison Fireside Model B Phonograph a Victor No. 2 Soundbox from a Victrola 100. These were shiny all-original (except for gaskets in the No. 2) in excellent condition played extremely well, especially the Diamond B. A few months ago a Victor No. 2 Soundbox (which I replaced) from the Victrola 100 one of its horn door knobs were stolenThe thief did not take two Gold-Plated Diamond Disc Reproducers, one from an A-250 the other from a C-250. These were less shiny that what was stolen. (I understand that a Diamond Disc Reproducer, a Columbia tone arm with S oundbox whatever Soundbox was on a Haywood Wakefield wicker upright made for some other company were stolen from other dealers at The Antique Gallery.) I have a replacement for the Victor No. 2 Soundbox (finish not as nice as on one that was stolen) but need to replace the Diamond B gun-metal Diamond Disc Reproducers. And, to report this to Police I would like to know what such all-original excellent sounding Reproducers should be valued at. The manager of The Antique Gallery does not know when these items were taken but they were still there when I was at the Mall about 6 weeks ago. Have they turned up on E-bay or Craigslist? Let me know if anyone has a good Diamond A Diamond Disc Reproducer for sale. Thanks! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. jim...@earthlink.net ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism
I myself understand what is to have your home violated . I am sorry for your loss . Nick (nipper) - Original Message - From: David Dazer dda...@sbcglobal.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 7:14 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism I remember Karl Frick used to advertise something that he said stopped reproducer theft. I always wondered what that was. Dave --- On Mon, 11/8/10, john9...@pacbell.net john9...@pacbell.net wrote: From: john9...@pacbell.net john9...@pacbell.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 11:35 AM Neal Maken used to sell what he called a reproducer locking screw to prevent theft. Same thing, I imagine. Good idea! John Robles Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: David Dazer dda...@sbcglobal.net Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 08:28:58 To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism For the Edison Standard on display at our local museum, I used a very short 5-40 allen head set screw. This was placed in the carriage and tightened down before the real reproducer set screw was put on. It is not likely a thief would have an allen wrench of that size unless he reads this and comes prepared. I always did this if I placed a machine on consignment, too. Never lost a reproducer. Dave --- On Mon, 11/8/10, jim...@earthlink.net jim...@earthlink.net wrote: From: jim...@earthlink.net jim...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 11:19 AM Have already adopted this precaution. Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. jim...@earthlink.net [Original Message] From: Jim Nichol jnic...@fuse.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 07-Nov-2010 4:30:28 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism One of the antique malls I've been in does not leave reproducers attached to any of the machines. If you want buy the phono, you have to ask one of the attendants to fetch you the reproducer. Jim On Nov 6, 2010, at 6:29 PM, jim...@earthlink.net wrote: Just returned from The Antique Gallery in Round Rock, Texas where I rent a stall to sell antique records the occasional phonograph. All of the dealer's in antique phonographs have had their machines vandalized by theft of soundboxes, reproducers tone arms. Stolen from my booth were the gun-metal finish Diamond Disc Reproducer from an Edison Baby Console Phonograph, the Diamond B Reproducer from an Edison Fireside Model B Phonograph a Victor No. 2 Soundbox from a Victrola 100. These were shiny all-original (except for gaskets in the No. 2) in excellent condition played extremely well, especially the Diamond B. A few months ago a Victor No. 2 Soundbox (which I replaced) from the Victrola 100 one of its horn door knobs were stolenThe thief did not take two Gold-Plated Diamond Disc Reproducers, one from an A-250 the other from a C-250. These were less shiny that what was stolen. (I understand that a Diamond Disc Reproducer, a Columbia tone arm with S oundbox whatever Soundbox was on a Haywood Wakefield wicker upright made for some other company were stolen from other dealers at The Antique Gallery.) I have a replacement for the Victor No. 2 Soundbox (finish not as nice as on one that was stolen) but need to replace the Diamond B gun-metal Diamond Disc Reproducers. And, to report this to Police I would like to know what such all-original excellent sounding Reproducers should be valued at. The manager of The Antique Gallery does not know when these items were taken but they were still there when I was at the Mall about 6 weeks ago. Have they turned up on E-bay or Craigslist? Let me know if anyone has a good Diamond A Diamond Disc Reproducer for sale. Thanks! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. jim...@earthlink.net ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism
Dave, I think it was a small trip wire fastened to the pin on a hand grenade concealed inside the phonograph. It was very effective at stopping the thief, but the main problem was the totally destroyed phonograph... :) Curt Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 09:14:47 -0800 From: dda...@sbcglobal.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism I remember Karl Frick used to advertise something that he said stopped reproducer theft. I always wondered what that was. Dave --- On Mon, 11/8/10, john9...@pacbell.net john9...@pacbell.net wrote: From: john9...@pacbell.net john9...@pacbell.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 11:35 AM Neal Maken used to sell what he called a reproducer locking screw to prevent theft. Same thing, I imagine. Good idea! John Robles Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: David Dazer dda...@sbcglobal.net Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 08:28:58 To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism For the Edison Standard on display at our local museum, I used a very short 5-40 allen head set screw. This was placed in the carriage and tightened down before the real reproducer set screw was put on. It is not likely a thief would have an allen wrench of that size unless he reads this and comes prepared. I always did this if I placed a machine on consignment, too. Never lost a reproducer. Dave --- On Mon, 11/8/10, jim...@earthlink.net jim...@earthlink.net wrote: From: jim...@earthlink.net jim...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 11:19 AM Have already adopted this precaution. Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. jim...@earthlink.net [Original Message] From: Jim Nichol jnic...@fuse.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 07-Nov-2010 4:30:28 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism One of the antique malls I've been in does not leave reproducers attached to any of the machines. If you want buy the phono, you have to ask one of the attendants to fetch you the reproducer. Jim On Nov 6, 2010, at 6:29 PM, jim...@earthlink.net wrote: Just returned from The Antique Gallery in Round Rock, Texas where I rent a stall to sell antique records the occasional phonograph. All of the dealer's in antique phonographs have had their machines vandalized by theft of soundboxes, reproducers tone arms.Stolen from my booth were the gun-metal finish Diamond Disc Reproducer from an Edison Baby Console Phonograph, the Diamond B Reproducer from an Edison Fireside Model B Phonograph a Victor No. 2 Soundbox from a Victrola 100. These were shiny all-original (except for gaskets in the No. 2) in excellent condition played extremely well, especially the Diamond B. A few months ago a Victor No. 2 Soundbox (which I replaced) from the Victrola 100 one of its horn door knobs were stolenThe thief did not take two Gold-Plated Diamond Disc Reproducers, one from an A-250 the other from a C-250. These were less shiny that what was stolen.(I understand that a Diamond Disc Reproducer, a Columbia tone arm with S oundbox whatever Soundbox was on a Haywood Wakefield wicker upright made for some other company were stolen from other dealers at The Antique Gallery.) I have a replacement for the Victor No. 2 Soundbox (finish not as nice as on one that was stolen) but need to replace the Diamond B gun-metal Diamond Disc Reproducers. And, to report this to Police I would like to know what such all-original excellent sounding Reproducers should be valued at.The manager of The Antique Gallery does not know when these items were taken but they were still there when I was at the Mall about 6 weeks ago. Have they turned up on E-bay or Craigslist? Let me know if anyone has a good Diamond A Diamond Disc Reproducer for sale. Thanks! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. jim...@earthlink.net ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism
I always wondered what the Frick trick was, but I get the feeling it was not worth buying. I remember Karl Frick used to advertise something that he said stopped reproducer theft. I always wondered what that was. Dave --- On Mon, 11/8/10, john9...@pacbell.net john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Neal Maken used to sell what he called a reproducer locking screw to prevent theft. Same thing, I imagine. Good idea! John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism
Some of us are just smarter than the rest, I would have never thought of that. Steve For the Edison Standard on display at our local museum, I used a very short 5-40 allen head set screw. This was placed in the carriage and tightened down before the real reproducer set screw was put on. It is not likely a thief would have an allen wrench of that size unless he reads this and comes prepared. I always did this if I placed a machine on consignment, too. Never lost a reproducer. Dave ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Vandalism
Just returned from The Antique Gallery in Round Rock, Texas where I rent a stall to sell antique records the occasional phonograph. All of the dealer's in antique phonographs have had their machines vandalized by theft of soundboxes, reproducers tone arms.Stolen from my booth were the gun-metal finish Diamond Disc Reproducer from an Edison Baby Console Phonograph, the Diamond B Reproducer from an Edison Fireside Model B Phonograph a Victor No. 2 Soundbox from a Victrola 100. These were shiny all-original (except for gaskets in the No. 2) in excellent condition played extremely well, especially the Diamond B. A few months ago a Victor No. 2 Soundbox (which I replaced) from the Victrola 100 one of its horn door knobs were stolenThe thief did not take two Gold-Plated Diamond Disc Reproducers, one from an A-250 the other from a C-250. These were less shiny that what was stolen.(I understand that a Diamond Disc Reproducer, a Columbia tone arm with S oundbox whatever Soundbox was on a Haywood Wakefield wicker upright made for some other company were stolen from other dealers at The Antique Gallery.) I have a replacement for the Victor No. 2 Soundbox (finish not as nice as on one that was stolen) but need to replace the Diamond B gun-metal Diamond Disc Reproducers. And, to report this to Police I would like to know what such all-original excellent sounding Reproducers should be valued at.The manager of The Antique Gallery does not know when these items were taken but they were still there when I was at the Mall about 6 weeks ago. Have they turned up on E-bay or Craigslist? Let me know if anyone has a good Diamond A Diamond Disc Reproducer for sale. Thanks! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. jim...@earthlink.net ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Vandalism
One of the antique malls I've been in does not leave reproducers attached to any of the machines. If you want buy the phono, you have to ask one of the attendants to fetch you the reproducer. Jim On Nov 6, 2010, at 6:29 PM, jim...@earthlink.net wrote: Just returned from The Antique Gallery in Round Rock, Texas where I rent a stall to sell antique records the occasional phonograph. All of the dealer's in antique phonographs have had their machines vandalized by theft of soundboxes, reproducers tone arms.Stolen from my booth were the gun-metal finish Diamond Disc Reproducer from an Edison Baby Console Phonograph, the Diamond B Reproducer from an Edison Fireside Model B Phonograph a Victor No. 2 Soundbox from a Victrola 100. These were shiny all-original (except for gaskets in the No. 2) in excellent condition played extremely well, especially the Diamond B. A few months ago a Victor No. 2 Soundbox (which I replaced) from the Victrola 100 one of its horn door knobs were stolenThe thief did not take two Gold-Plated Diamond Disc Reproducers, one from an A-250 the other from a C-250. These were less shiny that what was stolen.(I understand that a Diamond Disc Reproducer, a Columbia tone arm with S oundbox whatever Soundbox was on a Haywood Wakefield wicker upright made for some other company were stolen from other dealers at The Antique Gallery.) I have a replacement for the Victor No. 2 Soundbox (finish not as nice as on one that was stolen) but need to replace the Diamond B gun-metal Diamond Disc Reproducers. And, to report this to Police I would like to know what such all-original excellent sounding Reproducers should be valued at.The manager of The Antique Gallery does not know when these items were taken but they were still there when I was at the Mall about 6 weeks ago. Have they turned up on E-bay or Craigslist? Let me know if anyone has a good Diamond A Diamond Disc Reproducer for sale. Thanks! Jim Cartwright Immortal Performances, Inc. jim...@earthlink.net ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
