I have a Columbia 810 with the completely original, untouched finish.
There is a fair amount of color paint (mostly green) on the front (and
sides) of the machine, in addition to some shading of the (probably) toned
lacquer finish. I have seen several of these machines and there seems to be
a little variation from one to another in their decoration and coloration.
I would imagine that they were hand painted at the factory and they were not
all identical. Here is a link to a discussion about the 800 and 810 models
on the Talking Machine Forum. Included here are pictures of my 810
http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12865&start=10
Greg Bogantz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Cartwright" <[email protected]>
To: "'Antique Phonograph List'" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 3:09 PM
Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Viva-Tonal 810 Photo Needed
In collecting antique phonographs, I like to obtain "twins," that is
similar
but not identical models. Some years ago I obtained a Viva-Tonal 800
which not too long ago was sonically restored using information &
suggestions provided by Anthony Sinclair carried out by local antique
phonograph repairman, Jeff Cecil & now gives excellent performance. So I
was please to pick up its "twin," the Viva-Tonal 810 at an antique mall
yesterday. However, the 810 has been stripped & is bereft of its
original
different color wood staining of different sections of the front doors,
floral design above the doors, etc. & I want to have its original
appearance
restored. The Viva-Tonal 810 came with a 1927 ad that gives some idea
of
how it originally looked as does the black-and-white illustration in
Baumbach's The Columbia Phonograph Companion - Volume II. However, what
is needed to facilitate restoration of the decorative details is a clear
color image of the Vival-Tonal 810. Can anyone provide such?
Many thanks for any help any of you may provide!
Jim Cartwright
IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC
"Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971"
1404 West 30th Street Austin, Texas 78703-1402 USA
(512) 478-9954 E-mail: [email protected]
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