It appears to be the Improved Imperial or BY, and has the exact dimensions 17" by 17" as that graphophone, but as you say, it has that area to the rear of the turntable that looks like it is for the mounting directly on top of the cabinet. Perhaps a rare unknown example of a different BY type, that was unknown to Columbia researchers until this one just appeared on ebay. The description shown in the Columbia Phonograph Companion Volume II gives no reference to this type of oddity existing on any BY's issued. The improved Imperial sold for $65.00 when introduced in 1909.
Bruce ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 10:00:29 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [Phono-L] Unusual Columbia Disc Phono All, A very unusual horn type Columbia disc phono (missing tone arm, horn, and horn support) sold quickly on ebay yesterday. The case is similiar in style to a BY, but the horn support appears to mount directly on top of the cabinet rather than a back mount. I assume this is a very late style horn type phono, and likely very hard to find. Is anyone familiar with this model? Item # is 140385405594. Congratulations to the buyer. Regards, David Boruff _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
