I'd say that just about any Grafonola above the lower end ones is somewhat rare.
Eric Stott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Baron" <[email protected]> To: "Antique Phonograph List" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 11:27 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Rare Columbia?? > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > [email protected] > > Phono-L Archive > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ > > Support Phono-L > http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank >
