[Phono-L] Reed Organ Cased Talking Machine

This could be a real sleeper!! Some of the older and more ornate Widdicomb Furniture Pieces are still highly prized today and go for big bucks!! This certainly could be very close to a one of kind prized Widdicomb made oddity !! - Original Message - From: Bruce Mercer

[Phono-L] RE: Internet security

:When somebody hijacks your ebay account and then puts iems on ebay, why doesn't the offended party find out immediatiely about the posting. Since ebay always sends an immediate confriming email to the account holders email address, that would be the red flag that signals that illegal activity

[Phono-L] Edison triumph with totally different upper bedplate

Yes, exactly my sentiments about the description. My suspicion is that they know about this machine and who altered it and why, but then again this is all speculative, and they want some numbskull to think they know nothing about these machines, and hope some one will think it is some one of a

[Phono-L] Does this look fishy???

Wow, certainly a deal that is too good to pass up!! Which is certainly what the seller is hoping. Bruce - Original Message - From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 3:03 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Does this look fishy??? This

[Phono-L] Does this look fishy???

Yes, perhaps we are too quick to judge. Could be some poor soul down on his luck, who inherited this machine, and needs cash in a hurry. Quick Marjie, warm up the Van, we are heading for California!! - Original Message - From: Daniel Melvin d...@old-phonographs.com To: Antique

[Phono-L] Len Spencer Talked at his own Funeral

Spencer Talked at his own Funeral Bruce, the link takes you to the registration page for the NYT. That is why it fails unless it is you with your cookies. BruceY wrote: That is strange, when I click on the link below, I get the whole news artcle from December of 1914. I don't understand

[Phono-L] Len Spencer Talked at his own Funeral

own Funeral Anyone know what happened to the records after being locked up? Do you suppose any of them still survive? Dan - Original Message - From: BruceY bruce78...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 5:14 AM Subject: Re

[Phono-L] Len Spencer's Lyceum

The Lyceum Theatre is at - Original Message - From: George Glastris glast...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 7:50 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Len Spencer's Lyceum Most likely they were used for sing alongs between acts. They

[Phono-L] Len Spencer's Lyceum

Ok, here is the text of G.W. Johnson's death: Rumors have alleged that the first Black recording star died either in a racism motivated lynching, or alternatively that he was hanged after he committed murder. Neither story is true. George W. Johnson died apparently of natural causes, while in

[Phono-L] Len Spencer's Lyceum

Hmmm I think there is some confusion here. From what I understand, Spencer's friend and fellow entertainer George W. Johnson, the first black ever to make a phonograph record, had the job as doorman, and he also had a room there as well. Bruce - Original Message - From: John Maeder

[Phono-L] Len Spencer's Lyceum

Ok, for those who are interested, here is the full text of it. Spencer indeed had hired Johnson as the doorman at the Lyceum, and Johnson also had a room there. Johnson died in January of 1914 followed by Spencer who died there that same year in December. Fred Rabenstein, Edison's longtime

[Phono-L] AEOLIAN-VOCALION

I am not familiar with that model number, I have a model 430-2 Upright Aeloian Vocalion. I assume like most of their machines it has the so-called Graduola Feature, which you can have a load of fun demonstrating to visitors as the worlds first remote volume control!! so find out if it has this

[Phono-L] U.S. Everlasting-The Fireman's song-Cronophone System

I have U.S. Everlasting Cylinder-The Fireman's Song, sung by Hamilton Hill, and have often wondered about it, since it is sung by a British Singer who did very few selections for American Record Companies. Like most U.S. Everlastin Cylinders it is remarkably loud and clear, and this one has

[Phono-L] Lincoln's Speech at Gettysburg

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170189982070ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123 I just noticed this on ebay. I don't think it comes up that often, so if anyone might be interested here is your chance for an Edison Cylinder version . Bruce From ronbr...@aol.com Tue Feb 5 14:42:46

[Phono-L] 15 3/4 Pathe Records, and Music Service Co.

to all, Robert - Original Message - From: BruceY bruce78...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 5:48 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] 15 3/4 Pathe Records, and Music Service Co. What type of phonograph would they be playing these 15

[Phono-L] 15 3/4 Pathe Records, and Music Service Co.

, Robert - Original Message - From: BruceY bruce78...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 5:48 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] 15 3/4 Pathe Records, and Music Service Co. What type of phonograph would they be playing these 15 3

[Phono-L] 15 3/4 Pathe Records, and Music Service Co.

sapphire ball stylus to play mine and it works great. - Original Message - From: BruceY bruce78...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:55 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] 15 3/4 Pathe Records, and Music Service Co. Oh, I forgot to ask

[Phono-L] Rare pathe art model

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=250219889912indexURL=9photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting You just don't see these very often. A rare Pathe Art model phonograph with and electric motor for the turntable. Unfortunately no shipping, you have to pick it up and its on the West

[Phono-L] expensive Amberola 30!

It looks like once the bidding progressed passed the 400 dollar mark, then 3 bidders put in proxy bids where automatic bidding took over and raised it up to the crazy, unexplainable amount you see now. There is either a bidding war going on here or heaven forbid some high tech schilling going

[Phono-L] Franken-Crapophone

There is no doubt that this was work of a deranged mad man, to create this ultimate CRAPANOLA!! - Original Message - From: est...@localnet.com To: phonol...@yahoogroups.com; phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 11:05 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Franken-Crapophone

[Phono-L] Moldy wax records; other records

If I'm not mistaken, I believe the paperboard boxes with spindles came first before the big 48 numbered suitcase style box also with spindles. I believe the paperboard box was supplied to the customer who purchaed the early cylinder records which were sold with a record slip. The Record slip

[Phono-L] Universal Talking Machine

This has got to be an exceptionally early Frank Seamans pre Zonophone Machine? does anyone know what model this is? does it look all original?? This fellow has a live auction going on here. It even has a buyers premium of 22.5%. There is not even a full description of the items as to condition

[Phono-L] Universal Talking Machine

horn (but not the horn that's currently on it).? I never heard of a Frank Seamans pre Zonophone Machine other than the Gibson Gramophone, the Montross Berliner, or perhaps a United States Talking Machine, and this is not any of those. George Paul -Original Message- From: BruceY

[Phono-L] Cylinders not Edison, but whose?

That's really great, looks like you found some nice cylinders there, but remember, you shouldn't try to play them in your Hexaphone, I believe that only takes the Blue Amberols. Bruce - Original Message - From: ger ge...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Columbia Long Throat Reproducer

...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of BruceY Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 11:13 AM To: phonol...@yahoogroups.com Cc: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia Long Throat Reproducer I recently acquiried a Columbia AH Graphophone. The reproducer is a long throat and the printing under the Micah, merely

[Phono-L] Fw: EARLIEST recorded human voice?

Is this for real?? or a hoax?? Some non-collector just sent this to me. A recording from the 1860's Bruce http://www.firstsounds.org/sounds/ ... Although I am sure you have already heard about this!!!

[Phono-L] Artist Death Certificates

Perhaps the most horrific one is Arthur Fields (Burned to death in Conflagration). The sadest one is Ada Jones, died at age 40, and none of the informants (relatives) knew the names of the parents of this wonderfully talented and popular star of her time, to put on the Death Certificate. -

[Phono-L] Artist Death Certificates (Ada Jones) Let us do right by Ada!!

Not only did they not have the information about Ada Jones parent's names, but her age at time of death on the death certificate is incorrect as well. Every source that I have seen gives her birth year as 1873, that would have made her at least 48 at the time of her death in 1922, but the age

[Phono-L] Additional Ada Jones Information

streets of the town. In that day, who'da thunk that it would ever matter? [Original Message] From: BruceY bruce78...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 4/12/2008 8:47:58 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Additional Ada Jones Information Still trying to pin down

[Phono-L] Additional Ada Jones Information

that the people in North Carolina of the time could tell if you were dead of natural causes and needed to be buried without several pieces of paper. BruceY wrote: Ok, this detailed information about the circumstances concerning her death seems to confirm that the Death Certificate was hurriedly

[Phono-L] Additional Ada Jones Information

several pieces of paper. BruceY wrote: Ok, this detailed information about the circumstances concerning her death seems to confirm that the Death Certificate was hurriedly prepared in order to expedite the shipping of the her body back to New York!! (you must have a completed Death

[Phono-L] Additional Ada Jones Information

But I don't see a photo of her gravestone there, Just the monument showing the name of the Cemetery, is there a way to see the Gravestone and the dates? - Original Message - From: Loran T. Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, April 13,

[Phono-L] Re: Ada Jones, Unmarked Grave

mattered. Does that sound right? [Original Message] From: BruceY bruce78...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: 4/13/2008 9:30:04 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Re: Ada Jones, Unmarked Grave Wow here is a photo of Ada, I had never seen before, I know she had

[Phono-L] Elusive machine on Ebay

Certainly a bizarre combination. The original owner must have wanted a way to play his Pathe's and Edison Records on an Orthophonic Era Victor. I wounder what that did to the magnificent sound generated by the orthophonic credenza? - Original Message - From: est...@localnet.com To:

[Phono-L] Elusive machine on Ebay

Yes, and still a good deal if you can get it at the 99 cent minimum bid and then drive down to Pa. and haul it back home. - Original Message - From: Ron L lhera...@bu.edu To: 'Antique Phonograph List' phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:49 AM Subject: RE: [Phono-L]

[Phono-L] Monarch Talking Machine Program

AND Monarch Talking Machines. In other words, this is a Monarch, not a Victor Monarch. Loran On Apr 17, 2008, at 3:12 PM, BruceY wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=310042039598ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 Here is a unique item for someone who owns a Victor Monarch

[Phono-L] Monarch Talking Machine Program

, this is a Monarch, not a Victor Monarch. Loran On Apr 17, 2008, at 3:12 PM, BruceY wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=310042039598ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 Here is a unique item for someone who owns a Victor Monarch Talking Machine. It is a program from a Turn

[Phono-L] Monarch Talking Machine Program

? Loran On Apr 17, 2008, at 4:14 PM, BruceY wrote: Sorry I must have gotten my history of these machines a little mixed up or something. So the Monarch was a pre-victor era model but was still offered by Eldridge Johnson with no referance to the Victor Talking Machine Company, which

[Phono-L] Monarch Talking Machine Program

According to a history I just read concerning the Victor Talking Machine Co., they very briefly used the word Monarch as their trademark, here is the excerpt, this could also explain the reason that the exhibitor was using these two different names for this talking machines. Did the name plates

[Phono-L] Monarch Talking Machine Program

the history says that the Monarch Trade Mark was used on instruments for only one season. This seems to confirm my suspicions about the reason for the two names on the Promotional Program by the Exhibitor, making it a very unique and rare reference to the two different Trademarked Talking

[Phono-L] Monarch Talking Machine Program

: Re: [Phono-L] Monarch Talking Machine Program Hi Bruce, I've heard of the use of the Monarch name on Victor 10 records but not machines. What history were you reading? RMV - Original Message - From: BruceY bruce78...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Monarch Talking Machine Program

: [Phono-L] Monarch Talking Machine Program Hi Bruce, I've heard of the use of the Monarch name on Victor 10 records but not machines. What history were you reading? RMV - Original Message - From: BruceY bruce78...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent

[Phono-L] Monarch Talking Machine Program

, I've heard of the use of the Monarch name on Victor 10 records but not machines. What history were you reading? RMV - Original Message - From: BruceY bruce78...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 8:44 PM Subject: Re

[Phono-L] Uncle Josh and Ada Jones

You should have sent a message to this list about Uncle Josh and Uncle Josh records. We have some folks on this list who are resident experts on the subject. Have you found alot of Cal Stewart Selections?? - Original Message - From: ger ge...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List

[Phono-L] Thomas Edison Jr.

http://members.aol.com/TAEdisonJR/edisonjr.htm I had never read this before. What a mostly wasted and tragic life, a part of the Edison History that most people are not aware, riddled with tragedy, neglect, fraud, depression disappointment . Well worth the short read, it gives insight into

[Phono-L] edison clylinder

Low Bridge Everybody Down was also done by Billy Murray on Victor FP 17250. Bruce - Original Message - From: edison edison edison4edi...@hotmail.com To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 4:56 PM Subject: [Phono-L] edison clylinder I wonder if any

[Phono-L] Wierd cylinder

Sorry I missed the replies on this one. Did anyone establish what this really is and who mfg. it? Bruce - Original Message - From: aph4...@aol.com To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1:50 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Wierd cylinder OK group. Does anyone have any idea

[Phono-L] Fletcher (Edison Art Model) Phonograph

The Edison Art model, errr the Fletcher Phonograph closed at $7,000.00, not including the 20% buyers penalty, or Tax, or rip-off or whatever else you might want to call it. http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150258568430sspagename=ADME:X:AAQ:US:11 Bruce

[Phono-L] Victor VI on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=220253963458 This Victor VI is currently on ebay. This does not appear to be an original machine. The horn looks good, check out the rest. The ID plate says VTLA, the turntable appears to be spray painted over rust. There is an automatic brake

[Phono-L] Victor VI on Ebay

. Instead, the crank is to the rear. It makes one wonder if someone took an early case, and a bunch a of parts from other machines and attempted to make a VI that looks like non-existent Type B!!! any other opinions? Bruce - Original Message - From: BruceY bruce78...@comcast.net To: Phono

[Phono-L] Victor VI on Ebay

, and a bunch a of parts from other machines and attempted to make a VI that looks like non-existent Type B!!! any other opinions? Bruce - Original Message - From: BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net To: Phono-l at oldcrank.org Cc: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 8

[Phono-L] Victor VI on Ebay

The bidding on this Frankenphone VI is now up to $.00, and of course you cannot see who the bidders are to warn them about this. In fact, I don't even know if you are allowed to do that, as ebay would probably remove you from membership for interfering with the sale. Hopefully they are just

[Phono-L] Define Egregious Fraud

Yes that seller deserves a pat on the back. The Franken VI listing, on the other hand is particularly shameful, since the seller was told by collectors in detail, verbally and in writing, well in advance of the ebay listing, as to what she really had !! But went right ahead and listed it as a

[Phono-L] Fourm Tonight

http://www.oldcrank.org/chat/ Join us this evening for the Phono-L chat forum anytime after 9:00PM, hope to see some new folks there tonight.

[Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald

a reproduction mandrel. We have an excellent machinist in the mocaps group and I bet he could turn one for you. Bob - Original Message - From: BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net To: Phono-l at oldcrank.org Cc: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:39 PM Subject: [Phono

[Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald

on this list to see if a mandrel is available and what it costs. I don't think anyone makes a reproduction mandrel. We have an excellent machinist in the mocaps group and I bet he could turn one for you. Bob - Original Message - From: BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net To: Phono-l

[Phono-L] Price for a Columbia AB McDonald

. Was the motor that clean when you bought it? Now you will have to find some 5 cylinders. You might try Wyatt's on the horn. Their catalogue shows a 14 aluminum horn but no price. It says inquire. Bob - Original Message - From: BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net To: Antique

[Phono-L] AB's and gear oiling

I never imagined that my ill-begotten terminology would generate such a remarkably detailed response. Thanks for the advanced education seminar on the proper lubrication standards of the Talking Machine. I hope to receive at least 3 continuing education credits for attending this course. Bruce

[Phono-L] 5 Concert Records

Does anyone know the sources of good reproduction 5Concert Cylinder records in the USA. Is Shawn B. making any?? I know Paul Morris in GB still has them. Bruce

[Phono-L] Victor IX

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=180266138721ssPageName=ADME:B:DBS:US:1123 Can someone explain why this common Victor IX Table model is now up to over $500, with 11 hours to go? Am I missing something here? Bruce

[Phono-L] Victor IX

I just purchased a beautiful all original Victor IX (with legs), clean as a whistle inside and out complete with several extras including a like new Dustoff record cleaner and some new/old stock unopened needle packs(medium tone Gilt edge by Bagshaw,Victrola tungstone,and Brilliantone.) This

[Phono-L] Victor IX

-bounces at oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of BruceY Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 6:49 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor IX I just purchased a beautiful all original Victor IX (with legs), clean as a whistle inside and out complete with several extras including a like

[Phono-L] Victor IX

Yes, I believe I have. Weren't there two versions? one a little more elaborate then the other, and designed to cleverly fit in around the legs and front and back to give the illusion that the Machine and Stand are all part of one unit?? Bruce - Original Message - From: Steven Medved

[Phono-L] Columbia AH

If your crank is front of center, the control switch is on the top, and the motor is horizontally mounted, then it is the earliest AH style. Bruce - Original Message - From: Bruce Mercer maxbu...@wowway.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, July 30,

[Phono-L] Victor VI Horn Machine Metal Tag Needed

Have you contacted George Voleema? - Original Message - From: kugl...@wmconnect.com To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:31 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Victor VI Horn Machine Metal Tag Needed I know that this is a crazy, and off the wall question, but would any of you

[Phono-L] Trumpetone (sorry wrong address)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Trumpetone-Phonograph_W0QQitemZ330257508082QQcmdZViewItem?IMSfp=TL0807301175r16728

[Phono-L] Trumpetone

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=330257508082ssPageName=STRK:MEBI:ITih=014 What kind of material were the horns on these unique little machines made from? Looks like it could be aluminum? Bruce

[Phono-L] Electric Credenza

I have first crack at obtaining an electric Victor Credenza VE 830x at a very reasonable price, but it is missing part of the front grill (one of the decorative grill sections), and was wondering if there is someone who makes part of,or the entire grill for an 830, and how much it would be to

[Phono-L] Final price-Trumpetone

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=330257508082ssPageName=STRK:MEDW:ITih=014 I would not have believed it, but then again, these little guys must be quite a rare item. Here is the final auction price. Bruce

[Phono-L] Electric Credenza

to them. You will see pictures of Credenzas, with three lower vertical bars in the speaker grille, and some with the center bar missing. I believe that the ones with the three bars were the very early ones. My 8-30X has two bars. [Original Message] From: BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net To: Phono

[Phono-L] Electric Credenza

will be able to steer you to them. You will see pictures of Credenzas, with three lower vertical bars in the speaker grille, and some with the center bar missing. I believe that the ones with the three bars were the very early ones. My 8-30X has two bars. [Original Message] From: BruceY

[Phono-L] Early Edison DD take numbers and other questions...

Congratulations Glen, that appears to be a really early find of Edison DD's with boxes and binders. I picked up some DD's years ago that were in binders also 10 records per, but they say Edison Recreations on the front and also have gold letters on the top of the back binder, along with a metal

[Phono-L] Exceptional Service

Yes, ditto on that. George is trying to track down an item for me right now, and most of the time he comes through. Very thorough, and you are correct, always a pleasure to deal with. Bruce - Original Message - From: Loran Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l

[Phono-L] Skinner Auction

George must be slipping, He has Billy Galvin singing Turkey in the Straw, and George Johnson singing The Laughing Sailor?? Just a heads up, you may want to go in and change the description. http://www.skinnerinc.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2419+740+refno=++759690saletype= Bruce

[Phono-L] Columbia Concert Cylinder

http://cgi.ebay.com/Columbia-Concert-Grand-Phonograph-Cylinder-Graphophone_W0QQitemZ360080128451QQihZ023QQcategoryZ38028QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Can someone explain to me why there are 11 bids on this Columbia Concert Cylinder? It must be the box, because the cylinder sure as heck

[Phono-L] It's a Trumpetone!!

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsitem=330257508082 Oh my goodness, it's a Trumpetone!! one of those ultra-simple little phonographs that made a brief appearance with all those other unsuccessful Companies, when the patent rights on Disc machines ran out in the late 19teens. I

[Phono-L] Gramophone Company Period style victrola ?

I have just been contacted by a lady in Massachusetts who has what appears to be a very large and elaborate Period Style Cabinet Victrola. It has Victor Victrola Style parts, and #2 Reproducer, but inside the elaborate cabinet are the words Gramophone Co. This is an internal horn style

[Phono-L] Gramophone Company Period style victrola ?

as it seems to be from the descriptions, the owner could have had a dealer do a conversion. [Original Message] From: BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net To: Phono-l at oldcrank.org Cc: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Date: 9/1/2008 4:50:38 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Gramophone Company Period style victrola

[Phono-L] What a Beauty

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/clt/843879502.html My goodness, what a beauty and at such a bargain price!!

[Phono-L] What a Beauty !!!!

That is priceless, someone should send it to the generous seller who is listing it, so he or she can incorporate it into the description. Bruce - Original Message - From: Douglas Curran batwings78...@msn.com To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:43 PM

[Phono-L] What a Beauty

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/clt/847932047.html Now that's better. The seller has come to his senses and dropped the price on this rare beauty imported from India, circa 1930. Now how can you pass it up??

[Phono-L] Sonora Baby Grand - Free Delivery to Wayne

Wow, what a gorgeous phonograph. These Herzog built and patented Sonora bulge style cabinet phonographs very seldom come up. Someone will get a really good deal on this one, best of luck and thank for posting this so we could all see it. Brce - Original Message - From: gregory caringi

[Phono-L] McGinty at the Living Pictures

in the Movies Now' and 'Since Mother Goes to Movie Shows'. --- On Thu, 10/9/08, BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net wrote: From: BruceY Bruce78rpm at comcast.net Subject: [Phono-L] McGinty at the Living Pictures To: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Cc: Phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Thursday, October

[Phono-L] McGinty at the Living Pictures

, 2008, at 6:22 PM, BruceY wrote: Two very nice additions to the list. What was the Difference between a Living Picture Show, as opposed to a Moving Picture show. I have tried to find an explanation on line but can't find one. I am just guessing, but maybe an early form of late 19th century

[Phono-L] Columbia BF Peerless

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320309111547ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123 This price looks a somewhat high for this machine. Is there something I am not seeing here. I notice it has a blue Amberol cylinder on it, could it have been converted to play 4 minute cylinders?? Bruce

[Phono-L] Columbia BF Peerless

Thanks, as I thought. I had never heard of a 4 minute BF Peerless, and I have one exactly like it. yes indeed, must have some funky bidders out there, funking up the prices. Bruce - Original Message - From: Loran Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at

[Phono-L] Columbia BF Peerless

Wow, I never thought of that !! A two minute Blue Amberol Cylinder?? Could that be what drove the price up?? The Strange thing is that I actually sent the owner an email asking him if he played the blue amberol on the BF, he answered that he did and it sounded fine. Bruce - Original

[Phono-L] Columbia BF Peerless

Yes, that was the Peerless with the Blue Amberol Cylinder on it. I was wondering myself about that. Especially since the seller told me that he played it and it sounded fine. The machine was in super nice condition as I remember. Bruce - Original Message - From: Steven Medved

[Phono-L] Snagged on eBay -- did it bite me?

Congratulations, that is an excellent buy. My only question would be: How did you find it? What did you search under? - Original Message - From: Chris Kocsis chris...@cox.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l at oldcrank.org Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 8:47 PM Subject: [Phono-L]