Can anyone provide some insight as to the correct reproducer for the "Cameraphone" Box-camera styled antique phonograph? An attempted search of the internet turns up thousands of cell phones that have cameras, but little meaningful information about this phonograph.
The machine I have looks much like the common models that have the 3- bar "turntable" and the swirly-celluloid amplifier, although instead of the celluloid sound chamber, mine has a three-piece aluminum horn that somewhat resembles a collapsible boy scout cup. The horn is certainly original to this example. The reproducer is a Victor Exhibition, which has had the swing-arm socket added to the back side of the main housing. Other phonographs of this type that I've seen have an "EXPOSITION" reproducer - very similar to the Exhibition except that it has a bulkier front ring. To the best of my knowledge, these were all made in Germany, and shouldn't have ANY Victor components. I've had this machine for about 25 years, and the reproducer seems to be well matched to the machine in terms of general cosmetic condition. Perhaps these were imported and sold in the US, and at some early point the original reproducer got damaged and was replaced by a Victor part, and the swing-arm socket transferred over? Finally, when were these made? I've always assumed mid-'20s, but I've never seen any advertising to back this up. Thanks in advance to anyone who can shed some light on this. Andy Baron Santa Fe
