The Widdicomb Family sold the Company and severed their relationship to the
firm in 1916, just as the firm was about get into the Phonograph business.
There appears to be nothing in the on line info you refer to about the
phonograph venture. I perused it and nothing jumps out at me. You probably
The cabinet looks very nice. but there does not appear to be any other unique
feature that really makes it special or separates it or makes it more special
then any of the other countless Phonograph Marketing wanabees, that chose to
enter the field and compete against the big three (Victor, Colu
Grant, can you tell us any more about the provenance of the machine, and how it
managed to be kept in such remarkable condition over the past 100 years. You
mention in your description that it hadn't been played much. Is there a history
to this this machine that you can share ? Just curious.
--
Maybe the new member could make some digitals available that we can view. I
have never seen a Widdicomb Phonograph, and would love to see if it has any
really ornate or really unique
features that make it stand out among the hundreds of other "short lived"
phonograph products that came and went
. Widdicomb -- Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan. December
1917.
Other then the fact that the Widdicomb Phonograph was mfg. by the Widdicomb
Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan and first advertised in the
publication "Talking Machine World" in December of 1917, there
"This phonograph was rarely used, and the evidence of that is borne out in
aspect of its appearance, regardless of the angle from which it is viewed."
So the pristine "like new" condition of this phonograph is due entirely to the
fact that it was Rarely Used ?? How does he know that? He obvious
How appropriate, since he bids are certainly from Never Never Land.
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From: "DanKj"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 12:33:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] $6100.01 Edison Standard Phonograph
hmm ... His namesake was the author of Pet
There is one part of the description that is missing. How in the world did this
so-called all original Standard F remain in this brand new, pristine condition
all of these years. Was it locked in a Time Capsule some where ?? and then
magically discovered to present to the General Public for sale
Possibly, but even some collectors who have the Brian Rust Jazz books have not
been able to find any information for me on this Group, but personally this is
my
favorite rendition of this song, of all the one's I've heard.
Bruce
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From: john9...@pacbell.net
To: "p
http :// www . youtube .com/watch?v=m6dk9s3_3s4
I have had this version on Bell for quite some time, but I can't find any
information on the Hollywood Ramblers, could this be a pseudonym for another
more recognizable
band ?
Bruce
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From: "William Zucca " < rochre
I am surprised that Jasper S. has not snapped this rare Art Model up by now.
Bruce
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From: "Vinyl Visions"
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 3:18:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Sonora - Adam Deluxe Westminster Art Model on ebay
and listed as
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=180610987179
Does anyone know who ended up with this double horned rarity ?
Bruce
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Does anyone know what the numbers at the beginning of the ID plate mean. I am
just guessing but the #6 seems to indicate the number of this particular type
of Art Model in the Sonora Catalog, while the No. 1 may indicate that this one
was the first of this type sold, and the serial number is pro
http://cgi.ebay.com/Victrola-1920s-Sonora-Adam-DeLuxe-Westminster-Art-/150549920630?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item230d797b76
Anyone out there in the Austin, Texas area ? Here is a really rare find. A
Sonora Period Art Model. I must say I have never seen this particular model
except in my
Yes, in Nigeria you wear a badge of honor depending on how many stupid
Americans you are able to swindle out of as much money as possible in these
fraudulent schemes.
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From: "Vinyl Visions"
To: phono-l@ oldcrank .org
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 3:16:45 PM
Subj
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/ggbain.26646/?co=ggbain
Good Point, I wonder what Ada Jones was really cookin up in that frying pan.
Bruce
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From: "Vinyl Visions"
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Sunday, January 2, 2011 9:47:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Irvin
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/ggbain.27824/?co=ggbain
Quite so, heh heh
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From: "john robles"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Sunday, January 2, 2011 9:30:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman - Death Photo
Pictures may not lie but people do! Y
Right !! He must have had an excellent embalmer, or at least one with a good
sense of humor !!
- Original Message -
From: "Vinyl Visions"
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Sunday, January 2, 2011 7:45:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Irving Kaufman - Death Photo
>From a previous post -
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/ggbain.27824/?co=ggbain
Here is Irving Kaufman taking a snooze.
Bruce
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Here is Billy Murray picking apples !!
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/ggbain.27321/?co=ggbain
Bruce
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From: "DanKj"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 12:00:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Arthur Fields
They didn't miss any mea
Ahh yes there it is thanks. Looks fairly close to what I need for my Victor
VV-1-90.
Thanks
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From: "DanKj"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 9:53:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fwd: Where to buy Grill Cloth
Pattern 60 was for the R
I believe you are referring to pattern #60, but it appears that one has been
discontinued, because I cannot find it in any of his price lists. Unless you
were referring to a different one.
Bruce
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From: cdh...@earthlink.net
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Wednesday
Can someone please direct me to the proper supplier where I can buy a 16 X 8
piece of Grill Cloth for my Victor VV-1-90 Table Model Orthophonic ?
I just bought a piece on line from a Phono Supplier who advertised Grill Cloth
and specializes in phonograph restoration, what I received was a pi
What ever happened to Mr. Bryan? I remember getting a letter from him about 7
or 8 years ago, saying that he was going to get his act together, start up the
Graphic and promised to get it out on time. I sent him the money for the
subscription, but the check was never ever cashed and the Graphic
http :// cgi . ebay .com/Antique-Sonora-Phonograph-/280599263305?pt= LH _
DefaultDomain _0&hash=item415504f849
This is an absolute shame !! This was originally a beautiful Sonora Italian
Renaissance Art Model Milano from around 1920, The 2nd best Sonora Art Model
offered by the Company. At so
You are correct, even some of the big ticket, rare and ornate items as well. I
can remember a few years ago, a couple of Herzog FULL Barrel Tiger Oak Cylinder
Cabinets selling on Ebay for nearly double what the one at the Stanton Auction
sold for.
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From: "john roble
You should go in an edit the Title by eliminating the first word Extremely and
add the word phonograph at the end. Many collectors search by Phonograph, they
are not searching for a Sonora or an Extremely rare, and definitely not a
Jacobean, so you need the word phonograph in there to attract mo
This is the only demonstration of a late teens early 20's Sonora Art Cabinet
Model I have ever seen.
Some unusual features came with this unusual find. This fellow is located in
New Hampshire.
Go in and have a look. These expensive Period Art Models are very seldom up for
sale.
http://ww
Wow what a find. the ultimate rarity of records from that era !! One usually
does not just "pick up that record somewhere" how on earth did you find it?
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From: "Vinyl Visions"
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 11:13:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Pho
Do you have the Serial numbers or some other identifying marks on those items
that were stolen. So if they show up on Craigslist or Ebay, we can trap those
the sleazy Crooks that made off with the Reproducers ??
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From: jim...@earthlink.net
To: "Antique Phonograph Li
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhZQpFKLuEE
Here is a real early one from 1901. The Fortune Telling record, one song and
two Fortunes.
Bruce
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From: "Vinyl Visions"
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 12:06:04 AM
Subject: [Phono-L] Victor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozPct-CiZK4
Here is the Conundrum being demonstrated on Youtube.
Bruce
- Original Message -
From: "Douglas Houston"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 12:50:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor Puzzle Record
There seems
These rare School house models come up for sale so seldom, where would anyone
be able to get an idea as to what to offer for this complete original example?
Thank you for offering it to the members of Phono-L.
Bruce
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From: "Mario Frazzetto"
To: "Phono-L" , "Phono
Just curious, how much were they selling for originally when they sold out in
10 minutes ??
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From: "Stephen Madara"
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 7:21:03 PM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Glow in the dark Skeleton Rag cylinder
This is one of th
Yes indeed, a scandalous "hack Job", and if you call him on it, the seller will
probably swear up and down that he's ignorant as to what an original Opera
should look like, and really knows nothing about these machines.
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From: "Jack Whelan"
To: "Phono-L"
Sent: Su
The really strange thing here is that the seller says that he has owned the
machine for many years, and concerning the horn he merely states,
" the horn is a spear tip in excellant condition", as if he thought this was
some sort of option for the Opera !! Makes one wonder how someone can own a
I just acquired an incomplete 1901 hand driven Victor Toy Talking Machine. Even
though it is missing the key parts, I couldn't really pass up this rarity. You
can see a complete original at this site
http://www.intertique.com/VictorToyIDDemo.html
I have the Crank, original Oak base and comp
I just returned from the home of an elderly gentlemen who is selling of his
very modest collection of old phonographs, he is mostly a radio collector. He
has an original 1901 $3.00 Hand driven Victor Talking Machine. It is shown in
the Look for the Dog Book as the $3.00 victor. It is missing
Yes great Idea, buy it, take off the horn and sell it to Ron, and then smash
that craponola to bits with a sledge hammer!!
- Original Message -
From: "Ron L'Herault"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 8:54:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Ebay Fraud
I'd buy t
yes, please post a photo. Sounds interesting, never heard of that model before.
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From: "Joe Prindle"
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Monday, July 5, 2010 12:27:08 AM
Subject: [Phono-L] Yankee Prince Phonograph
Hi,
This is my first post to this list, I have been l
Yes, I can do that. It will be sometime this evening.
Bruce
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From: "Ron L'Herault"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:53:37 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia analyzing reproducer
Super., although it
Ron, I have one. I can take some digitals for you to see what it looks like.
Ok?
Bruce
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From: "Ron L'Herault"
To: "Antique Phonograph List" , phonol...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:12:40 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [Phono-L]
What if I owned a home right down the street from the Union show and wanted to
have my big yard sale that day, and sell some phonographs and records out of my
collection, and invited some friends who were visiting Union from out of Town
to join me. Would you consider that ripping off the Donley"
So it appears these folks want to be the only game in town? and are
blackballing anyone who dares to start there own little trading and selling
station, even when it is seperate and apart from their own operation ? That is
highly unethical and down right arrogant. Of course this could merely be
I see. Certainly if some folks are using the parking lot, that would be a
problem. But if they are at the Hess Gas Station down the Street, or have
rented some space at some ball field, then what's the problem ?? Certainly
nothing wrong with that. Why should someone claim a monopoly on the whole
Sounds kind of crazy !! Is there something illegal or unethical about starting
your own show, or offering some friendly competition. How bizarre !!
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From: zonophone2...@aol.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 7:01:03 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Ea
I am thinking you probably mean a Victor VV-XVI .
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From: "william shenette"
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Wednesday, June 2, 2010 9:58:45 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [Phono-L] victor victrola oak case sold
Please Post
The Victor Victrola XXVI case
William, I am not familiar with the model XXVI. When was that produced by the
Victor Talking Machine Co. ?
- Original Message -
From: "william shenette"
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Wednesday, June 2, 2010 9:58:45 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [Phono-L] victor victrola o
Folks who deliberately try to stuff their pockets with your money by
deliberately inflating the shipping costs on an item, are nothing short of
despicable . That is a fact !!
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From: "Ron L'Herault " < lherault @bu. edu >
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Wednesd
A very good friend of mine, and longtime 78rpm Collector, passed away recently.
I just came from his widows house, and went through some of the remnants of his
collection, much of which he had already sold off a few years ago. She needs to
raise some funds, and I will be selling off in the comin
This is a one sided 12" Victor. I received an answer to this query as recorded
on November 25th, of 1908. One of the strange things about this record, is that
after the music ends about 1/4 of the remaining grooves on this record are
completely soundless !! I can't ever recall seeing another re
This one has me puzzled as far an original Recording date is concerned.
Carmen - Cancion del Toreador by Titta Ruffo a Coro Della Scala
Victor one sided Red Seal 92065 (2736f) A European Recording no doubt with the
crown in the top Runout
at 12 O'clock.
Thanks in advance for your help on th
Good Luck with your sale Bob, I went to the link and that is really fascinating
alternate sound technology for its time. Wonder how many of the actual units
still survive.
Bruce
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From: "Bob"
To: "Phono L List"
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 10:15:31 AM GMT -05:00
Join us tonight and Talk Antique Phonographs, records or any other related
subject on the weekly Antique Phonograph Forum located here. Hoping to see some
new forum participants, and some old ones who have not visited in awhile.
http://www.oldcrank.org/chat/
Bruce
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Yes, how strange, 3 or 4 years ago he sent a bulk mailing around saying that he
was starting up the Amberola Graphic again, asked me to send in my subscription
fee and promised he would start getting them out on a more timely basis, then
as you say, the elusive fellow disappeared from site, neve
Ok, it is the A. The dimensions match the A exactly, as the B was slightly
taller and wider and deeper then the A. So it is an A, converted to play both 2
& 4 minute Cylinders. Also has the gear cover which I discovered in one of the
Cylinder boxes, and also the H reproducer which I discovered i
I recently picked up what certainly appears to be a box full of 28 New Old
Stock Edison two minute Black Wax cylinders from around 1902-1903. The boxes
were right on the cusp of the change over from the Box which included Echo All
over the World (without the term Gold Moulded), to the First
Good questions, they obviously look like they sound, the surface is dulled out
and discolored from the tightly wrapped white cotton over the years, you can
actually hear the introduction and the music but the loud continuous SCRATCH
sound makes them undesirable for listening. Is this a B or an A
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, t
http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/spo/1598971287.html
Fascinating Phonograph, never saw on of these before
Bruce
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I just acquired a Victor VTLA (3rd Style, first Domed Lid Style), serial number
2357, which is from the era that according to the Victor Victrola Website,
cabinets were supplied both by Pooley & Victor from 1907-1909, before Victor
took over the cabinet making completely.
When I opened the two
http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Watermelon-coon-Talking-book-record-1919-antique_W0QQitemZ120525550961QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_on_Vinyl?hash=item1c0fe1f571QQautorefreshZtrue
This unusual Talking book selection from 1919 just sold for almost $200.00 on
ebay.
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Get out your Chain Saw !!
http://hartford.craigslist.org/atq/1581209062.html
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Are you sure the item number is correct, I just searched for it and it came up
No longer available.
Bruce
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From: "Bob"
To: "Phono L List"
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 1:44:44 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [Phono-L] Violin phonograph
Take a look
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230422334991&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
This little upright, was probably one of the smallest and cheapest (sold for
$15.00 in 1916) ever made. The seller describes it as inoperable,
with the crank missing and a loose turntable. What is no
Yikes !! Collector!! Spare that Credenza
harm not a splinter on its graceful cabinet,
and remember all those years it has played for thee!!
Sorry I couldn't resist that. With apologies to George Pope Morris of course.
Bruce
- Original Message -
From: " jerry f bacon"
To: phono-
Just curious, since I don't have the book. When was this radio manufactured ?
Bruce
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From: "Robin & Joan Rolfs"
To: "Phono-L"
Sent: Monday, January 4, 2010 10:11:51 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [Phono-L] Nipper item Mystery Solved
BlankGreetings an
Yes, those Edison Table models are few and far between, and because of that
they can get pricey. I would suggest you send us some photos of what you
described. Ron was correct on all counts.
- Original Message -
From: "DanKj"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Sunday, December 27,
At first glance I would say it is typical common Edison artists and no killers
there. However, I am not familiar with the California Entertainers. Does anyone
know if that is a pseudonym for a famous jazz band of from that era ? I don't
recognize that name as a pseudonym used by the California R
The Wooden handle sits over a metal lever, so even if the wooden handle got
separated and lost over the years you should be able to operate the lever to
lift and position the tone arm and reproducer with what is left.
Bruce
- Original Message -
From: "ger"
To: "Antique Phonograph Li
Wonder why it is so heavy, any possibility that more records got pushed into
the back of the record holding area, making the it more heavy then it should
be. That happened with a Sonora I purchased about year and a half ago. The area
to the rear of the record compartment was litterally filled wi
Andy that alll makes perfect sense. Unless your intent is to put that
reproducer up for sale, as well as the records, then you should go back and
grab
That machine as well. Without it, what good are the reproducer and the records
??
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From: "Andrew Baron"
To: "Ant
What type of Reproducer head was it? Did you luck out and buy a later Edison
"Dance"Reproducer or maybe got real lucky and got a Edisonic Reproducer? The
Chances are slim, but you never know. The Red Star on the label means that the
record was not expected to be a good seller, and was put on the
http://providence.craigslist.org/atq/1508218898.html
Oh my, I just had to share this one with you. Look what is stored directly
behind the machine !!
Seems the owner must have some drastic plans for that Edison, if it doesn't
SELL !!
Bruce
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Just curious, what other types of phonographs do you have in your collection ?
Didn't you once have a Zonophone disc phonograph? and a Hexaphone?
- Original Message -
From: "ger"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 4:58:36 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
S
Send the photo to Photobucket.com you can open an account there, it's free,
then let us now the address where the photo is located. As far as the record is
concerned, you might have 15 boring clunkers there that are worth absolutely
nothing, and that you couldn't even pay someone to take, it all
You are saying that it has an old fashioned type of head as on the cylinder
phonos?? but you are also saying that it is a flat record phonograph? Does it
have a Turntable ? The explanation is confusing. You are sure this is a disc
phonograph ? If so the model number should be clearly marked on t
I believe the paper label on the inside indicates the number of the Edison
Cabinet Factory. The London Console came out in the early 1920's, and is a
common low priced model from Edison's "London Series".
Bruce
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From: "ger"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: T
Wow, sounds like the ultimate in Crapophone Horror Shows !! Someone should grab
and axe and smash it to pieces !!
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From: "Greg Bogantz"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 2:38:02 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Phono-L]
Sorry, I came in late on this. Someone obviously attached the ID plate for an
Orthophonic table model to another Victor. But which Victor did they attach it
to ? and what was that crazy little turntable from ?
- Original Message -
From: "Barry Kasindorf"
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent
How Sid, A Victor II without the Nickel Plating is like a Hot Fudge Sundae
without its whipped Cream, nuts and cherry !!
Bruce
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From: zonophone2...@aol.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 6:06:54 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: R
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370303962111&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Does anyone know whether the Victor II shown here is legit ? It appears to have
both a gold plated tone arm and reproducer. I was not aware that the Victor II
was issued with those features. Also look at t
I hope they come forward and Identify themselves, we certainly need something
outrageous and provocative and crazy like this to finally displace Tiger Woods
from the top of the headlines every evening !!
- Original Message -
From: "Jay Horenstein"
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Frida
I received an email from this gentlemen who is looking to buy a Columbia BG
Graphophone. Anyone who might have one for sale or know of anyone that does,
please respond to him direct.
Thanks,
Bruce
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From: "coinoplibrary"
To: bruce78...@comcast.net
Sent: Monday
Yes, that be mine, and that be me !! heh heh
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From: "Steven Medved"
To: "Phono-l"
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:57:54 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [Phono-L] RCA Victor Portables
Hello Bruce,
I really appreciate the link because I have two of th
There are couple of folks in our Phonograph Society who subscribe to that
publication, I will check and see if they have the issue. Thanks. Every article
that I have ever seen on Suitcase portables, seems to stop around 1930, and I
have never run across any information on the later issues by RCA
I could be wrong, but there doesn't seem to be any information on RCA Victor
Suitcase Style crank Victrolas made after 1930. I can't find any on line
information as to the various models and when they were made. The one shown in
the video simply says Model 02. I have never been able to pinpoint
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77jOOKxXUhg
Here is a Victor Suitcase Victrola with the same or very similar sound box and
Tone Arm playing on Youtube. I don't have exact dates for the mfg. of this
Victrola but always assumed it was sometime in the 1930's.
Bruce
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Read the blurb here under Otto Heinemann. He owned the company.
http://books.google.com/books?id=xV6tghvO0oMC&pg=PA486&lpg=PA486&dq=General+Phonograph+Co.+Elyria,+Ohio&source=bl&ots=s8a-A1qjRT&sig=z4LpF6du4GfUmbA-Yz6HgIltAUw&hl=en&ei=hcHjSvCsEobk8Aa30JyIBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8&
The General Phonograph Co. of Elyrial Ohio, first advertised in "Talking
Machine World" in 1921.
- Original Message -
From: "Steven Medved"
To: "Phono-l"
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 11:02:55 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Questions about a General Phonog
Absolutely Gorgeous !! What a splendid example of top the line Victor Cabinetry
at its best !!
Bruce
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From: "Andrew Baron"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Cc: "Greg Lockwood"
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:13:40 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [Phono
what a wonderfully descriptive tale of the great unexpected find.
Congratulations !! and thanks for sharing.
Bruce
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From: "Andrew Baron"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 7:45:32 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [Phono-L] Neve
I just returned from a trip that included a visit to the Edison Historic Site
and his Estate Glenmont in West Orange,N.J..
While at Glenmont I was interested in seeing whether Edison's Model A-250,
shown in that famous 1914 photo of him in his Robe and Slippers with his ear up
to the grill list
http://www.redhotjazz.com/leemorse.html
A great site to read about Lee Morse, and listen to some of her recording
delights.
Bruce
- Original Message -
From: "Glenn Longwell"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 12:32:20 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Easter
These were both recorded 10/5/25 by Pathe, It is Lee Morse alright !!
Bruce
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From: jim...@earthlink.net
To: Phono-L@oldcrank.org
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 11:23:34 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [Phono-L] "Miss Lee Morse" Record
At the Austi
If you have never heard Miss Morse before, She had a deep sultry voice for a
woman. So I am assuming, unless it was mislabled is in fact Lee Morse.
Bruce
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From: "Glenn Longwell"
To: "Antique Phonograph List"
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 12:32:20 PM GMT
Does the Movie short still exist to go with the Soundtrack to Rube Minstrels ?
Bruce
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From: agw1...@aol.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 10:59:11 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Billy Murray on Film? Animation
I
That is one I would certainly like to see, I wasn't aware that he was ever
filmed.
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From: "Steven Medved"
To: "Phono-l"
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 5:27:24 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Billy Murray on Film? Animation
Does animatio
Yes and John Boles, and Marie Dressler as well. I also have an obscure
recording of Silent Film Star Shirley Mason on a Gennett. Wonder if we can
track down a mp3 or other sound file of the Mabel Normand recording (if in fact
it does exist), for this film star collector.
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I just received an email request from someone who is interested in obtaining an
elusive and rare recording of the voice of Silent Film star Mabel Normand. Does
anyone know if Mabel Normand ever made a record ? and if so, Is a sound file of
her performance available ?
Thanks,
Bruce
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