How common is the Columbia record ejector with the two rows of buttons at the top, that resemble typewriter keys (nickeled ring with window showing number)? In this case, mounted in a fairly conventional oak Grafonola. My impression has been that it isn't all that rare, but with Bruce's comment I began to wonder, and with Peter's, I began to realize that there must have been a couple different versions; one with the double row of buttons which I must assume was a later style, and the other with the sliding indexer, which must be earlier since the Grafonola being auctioned appears to predate the tone louvres. Wish the seller would show some photos under the lid and inside all doors.
Any insight into the relative rarity of the record ejection system, particularly the double row of buttons version would be greatly appreciated. Best, Andy On Dec 18, 2006, at 9:01 AM, Peter Fraser wrote: > The record ejector is indeed a nifty gadget. I have a pooley > record cabinet which has a similar feature. There's a vertical > slider which moves horizontally, indexed by a notched metal rail. > You stop in front of the slot where the desired record resides, > then depress a button, and a finger behind the disc edges it out > through a felt-lined slot in the slider. Two rows, one each for > 10" and 12." > > Come to think of it, i have one in oak, and one in mahogany which > is stored because it needs restoration. it could be available for > a nice price if any of you is interested. > > and OMG, here's the patent: > > http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4108511.html > > http://www.google.com/patents? > vid=USPAT4108511&id=n-40AAAAEBAJ&dq=4108511 > > -- peter > > On Dec 18, 2006, at 5:01 AM, bruce78rpm wrote: > >> That is an extremely desirable unit since it has the very unique >> "record ejection" system that I have only seen one other time in >> the home of an elderly collector who lived down in Plymouth, Mass. >> Certainly an extremely nice Columbia to add to a collection. I am >> uncertain of the rarity. >> >> Bruce >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "john robles" >> <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 10:43 PM >> Subject: [Phono-L] Rare Columbia?? >> >> >>> Is it just me, or does this look to be a rare Grafonola?? >>> http://cgi.ebay.com/Floor-standing-Columbia-Grafanola- >>> victrola_W0QQitemZ140065055537QQihZ004QQcategoryZ38028QQrdZ1QQcmdZVi >>> ewItem >>> >>> John Robles >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Phono-L mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> >>> Phono-L Archive >>> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ >>> >>> Support Phono-L >>> http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> [email protected] >> >> Phono-L Archive >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ >> >> Support Phono-L >> http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > [email protected] > > Phono-L Archive > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ > > Support Phono-L > http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
