Where is it? [email protected] wrote:Is there a fellow phonograph collector that lives near where the machine can taken to, looked at and appraised?
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 16:52:16 -0400 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] A machine for sale -- some answers The Columbia AT is a fairly common phonograph. There are three models of the AT, the first one has the low trunion which puts the reproducer at an angle to the cylinder. The second has the high trunion which puts the reproducer on top of the cylinder, and third is also a high trunion machine, but has a less-fancy case. If the reproducer is simply missing the stylus, that is a minor repair and would not affect the value too much, as long as the reproducer is an original one. It is very desirable that the aluminum horn be an original one, and you can tell if it is very light and fragile. The reproduction horns are heavy and are relatively inexpensive. I would say the values of an AT are approximately as follows. All values are for phonos in good shape, complete with original crank and horn: AT first style, $600-$700; AT second style, $700-$800, AT third style, $500-600. Of course, these are rough estimates, as the value depends on the condition and originality of the machine. Others may wish to give their opinion on value ranges. Ray Wilenzick ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] A machine for sale -- some answers > 1. If it is an AT, which is a cylinder machine, and there is "no needle to try it out" does that mean the reproducer is gone? > The reproducer is there, but there does not seem to be a needle. There is one small part that is loose (broken off or unscrewed, I cannot tell), but it doesn't look like a needle. > 2. Is it a high trunion or low trunion? > I believe it is a low trunion from the limited research I have done. I am not 100% sure. Does this make a difference as to value? > > 3. Is the horn the original aluminum one? > It is aluminum and the owner tells me it is the original one. It was sold at a ship in Cardiff, Wales, BTW. > Any thoughts about a value range would be much appreciated. > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > [email protected] > > Phono-L Archive > http://www.oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/ _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list [email protected] Phono-L Archive http://www.oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/ _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list [email protected] Phono-L Archive http://www.oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/
