Phono folks: I thought someone on the list may be able to help and is up for a challenge on a Saturday evening . I bought a phonograph at an auction which does not have the works in it. I bought it because it looks like a piece of furniture. , unfortunately I have no pics at this time . It is unusual enough that someone may recognize it via a general description.
It looks like a "sofa table" that would stand behind a sofa. It is unique in that, in the center of the top it has a roll top type lid that opens to the rear of the cabinet to reveal the phonograph cavity that would hold the ( platter, tonearm etc.) .It must be about 30 inches high, 18 inches deep and 4 feet wide. The cabinet it self is on legs and on the face of the cabinet on the left and right side are grills. If one reaches under the front face, a little knob can be moved left or right, depending on which side you are trying, and it slides the horn chamber open . In the works area, on the wood is a label that states" Columbia Grafonola. Initially I thought it was a wined up, however on closer examination I don't think so. I say that as I can't figure out how a crank would work on the thing. It has an opening( little round ( at the rear of the cabinet that may accommodate a power cord to exit. It is only on the left rear of the cabinet if you are facing it from the back side. When looking at the opening that is revealed after moving the roll top type cover,the motor must mount on a round mounting plate about 10 inches in diameter, with screw holes located at, 1-4-7-11 o'clock ( using a clock metaphor ). My conclusion is that it must be a electric motor and a acoustic tone arm / reproducer. Well! give this one a try. I do realize that folks visualize things differently , but hopefully my description may work. Bob
