If anyone is interested, there is a Operaphone for
sale in Albany, Or. It's an English machine that
looks like a small baby grand piano. The lady had it
appraised over ten years ago at $1900 and is currently
asking $3000. It's mahogany and in good working
order. The only drawback is a split in
From some of the posting, I get the impression that
some people are not aware of the more traditional
resources available to the modern collector. The
Sound Box is a publication offered quarterly from the
California Antique Phonograph Society. It is a
wonderful publication that is dedicated to
I decided to sell my maroon Gem model D with matching
one piece maroon Gem M/G horn. It's a very nice
original machine that's very interesting. The
original maroon paint is painted over black paint on
both the machine and horn. The maroon paint is in
very good condition but black shows through
My posting was not too clear. My scenario about the
VV-XVI with the upside down decal way hypothetical. I
posted a maroon Gem for sale a couple of weeks ago.
Several of the parties interested in the machine
questioned whether it was worth more or less because
both the horn and machine have
Along the same theme as the upside down decals and the
maroon over black painted Gem is an interesting
Amberola V that I bought a couple of years ago. I was
on the way to Union and stopped at Walnut, Iowa to
antique shop. In one of the shops was a mahogany
Amberola V. When I opened the lid, I
I just returned from the CAPS show and wondered how
other people enjoyed the sale. I thought it was the
best CAPS event ever. The banquet with guest speakers
Joan and Rob Rolf was very interesting. The sale had
more machines and records than any prior California
event. I had a good time and
Hello Kevan, You can play any 4-min Blue Amberol
(Edison) or Columbia 4-min Indestructible as well as a
few other brands. It might be easier to say that you
can't play an Edison 4-min wax Amberol. To the best
of my knowledge, Edison made the only 4-min wax
records (flat on the edge) and they
There is very little missing maroon paint and the
blemishes are very small but it does not appear to be
black primer under the maroon. The little bit of
black showing seems shiny to me. Happy collecting,
Jerry Blais
Another tough question! I'm always a sucker for a
nice big Victrola and the 130/XVII is exquisite but to
me the deciding factor is the after market horn on the
Vic II. It seems to me that many of the newer
collectors (and possibly most collectors in general)
are anxious to find Victor machines
One of the recent postings mentioned the difficulty in
moving and storing Victrolas and it made me think of
moving from our old home and into a new one. About
fifteen years ago we sold our home. In that home, I
had a phonograph room that held about 500 sq feet of
phonographs and it was full. We
It's a stretch but here goes...1997 Ford PU for sale.
It's has an extended cab, long box, matching canopy,
air, electric windows, door locks, keyless remote,
am/fm cassette, 3/4 ton, 2WD, V8, low (61,000) miles
and in perfect condition inside out. Have I lost
you PhonoNuts yet? Here's the best
Here's the gospel truth on the AB McDonald...Last year
I traveled to Union with Alan Christensen. It was
rather slim pickings until we were almost to Union and
we stopped at a shop in Illinois. Inside the shop
were several neat things including a $150 RCA chair, a
couple of $35 Vogues and tucked
What better way to spend Edison's birthday than to
come to Salem, Oregon on 2/11 for the annual Sounds of
Nostalgia phonograph and radio flea market. I've been
going for the last thirty years and this small sale
has always been fun. The Salem Collectors Market
features different collectibles
I read George Paul's story on the Amberola 1 and it
brought tears to my eyes. I had to ask DeeDee to get
me a tissue. I thought to myself that it's never
happened to me. Well, never is not forever.
I am a Journeyman for Pacific Power Light and last
Thursday, the 14th, there was a wind storm
My Oregon Ducks played in the Vegas Bowl on Thursday
and played a miserable game. I watched until I
couldn't stand it any longer and then turned it off
and viciously vacuumed the house. My vacuuming was
interrupted by call from a local bicycle collector who
knew that I was looking for a Schwinn
I can't help with the horn restoration but I can offer
some good advice on the cabinet refinish. If the case
is going to be refinished, please please please fill
the grain. A mahogany phonograph should have a
piano finish. When light is reflected off the
finished surface, it should look as
18:19:28 2007
From: deedeebl...@yahoo.com (DeeDee Blais)
Date: Sun Jan 7 18:20:37 2007
Subject: [Phono-L] Oak Victrola XVII
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If any west coast collector is interested in Joe's oak
Victrola XVII, I can get it back to the West Coast
from Union
Thanks for all the interest in the cylinders. They
are sold. Happy collecting, Jerry Blais
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From: deedeebl...@yahoo.com (DeeDee Blais)
Date: Thu Feb 22 22:04:21 2007
Subject: [Phono-L] Parts needed for a Columbia Premier
: DeeDee Blais deedeebl...@yahoo.com
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 12:19 AM
Subject: [Phono-L] Items for sale at Union
Here are a few of the items that I am taking to Union:
Reginaphone- 12, mahogany serpentine case, large
nickel horn 12 disks, $5500
Canadian Trademark
My early Standard is #834 and it has a gear cover. I
have always prized it because it has a Bacigalupi
decal in the front where Edison decals are found on
later Standards. Does anyone know how late the
smaller winding shafts were used on Standards? I
bought an original slotted crank for my
I loaded a few last minute items for Union. They are:
black brass horn with original leather elbow $250,
very nice original 14 horn $135, original (repainted)
10 cone horn $100, Teddy Roosevelt cylinder with
original box lid $125, five Royal Purple cylinders,
and a Sophie Tucker cylinder. Some
don't know how
we'd load it but it will get there in a hurry. The
Corvette would be tough to beat but for 75hp, the
Porsche is more fun per horse power than any car I
have ever driven.Happy Collecting Motoring,
Jerry DeeDee Blais
I have some phonograph toys for sale including:
Original Rastus, Original set of boxers, 1980's Banjo
Billy complete with base. The old toys work fine on
the newer base and look great. Also, the old toys
come in the original box. I'd like $300 plus UPS for
everything. Please contact me off
of windshield wipers as
well, and so forth. T'aint worth it.
DeeDee Blais wrote:
Jeff, How much hoursepower does the '57 have?
DeeDee's Porsche has about 75hp. Do you want to race
for Zonophones? Jer
Ready
, 2007, at 10:06 PM, DeeDee Blais wrote:
I have enjoyed reading the postings regarding the
Victor wood horns and I remember the conversation with
Mike several years ago about the small smooth horns.
If my memory is correct, the small smooth horns came
out several years after the larger spear tip
I've collected 30+ years and in that time have seen or
purchased several Victrolas that were injured because
someone used a screwdriver to pry open the locked lid.
I've always wondered what was that knucklehead
thinking? (Can you tell where this is going?) Today
I purchased a beautiful golden
Thanks for all the suggestions for opening my Victrola
lid. I didn't have to resort to any lubrication in
the lock. A friend helped and through a combination
of gently flexing and pushing the lid, we were able to
operate the lock. Mike, if your check is in the mail,
I'll cash it and buy good
and would be absolutely
thrilled to have examples of both in my collection. The cost thereof , however
will probably dictate that future purchases if they can be found will be less
expensive after market machines.
Happy Collecting, no matter what your interests are.
DeeDee Blais
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Oh come on, you HAVE to post a pic now!!!
John Robles
DeeDee Blais deedeebl...@yahoo.com wrote:
I have a Victrola in my collection that generates
quite a bit
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Date: Mon Dec 31 06:55:47 2007
Subject: [Phono-L] Hauling to/from Union
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Will you take me for gas money? :-)
DeeDee Blais deedeebl...@yahoo.com wrote: It's nearly the first of the year
If anyone is interested, the serial number on my
Amberola BV is #339 and it does have a double spring
motor... so it's the same as a 50... or a 75. Is
there any difference between a 50 and 75 mechanism?
I always thought they were the same.
I noticed the statement that ebay owns a portion of
Thanks, I sold my cylinders but the Amberola DX is
still available. Jerry Blais 541-990-0781.
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in them both. Is there a chance of pictures of them?
If key and crank or original I'm sure I'll take the XI at the very least.
Tank you,
George
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From: DeeDee Blais
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 10:09 PM
Subject: [Phono-L] For Sale
For the last few years, I've sold cylinder record
storage racks at Union. I currently have none
available but if there was interest, I could make a
few more. They hold eighty eight cylinders and it
displays them nicely on the wall. The rack will hold
6 XLP cylinders if desired. The cost is
I have a photo available of my cylinder record rack.
The racks are $200 each. I'm going to Union and I'm
happy to deliver them there. Please contact me off
list if you'd like a photo. Thanks, Jerry
Be
I forgot to mention that I have a complete set of five
Franklin Roosevelt picture records for sale. I bought
them yesterday. I already had a set but they were too
great to pass up. They are in very good shape and
I'll sell them for $100 plus shipping. Please contact
me off list if interested.
I didn't think anything other than the #19 horn and a
Vic I size brass bell horn had been reproduced. I'd
love to hear of an accurate all brass reproduction 24
horn available. Since the horn would originally been
used on a Vic VI or Auxetophone, the demand for a
reproduction would be quite
Thanks for the interest in my Victrola X. I has been
sold. Jerry B.
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From:
are cheap
reproductions. My opinion is that it is a frankenphone.
Steve
On Mar 11, 2008, at 8:43 PM, DeeDee Blais wrote:
I checked out the Diamond Disk that has been the
subject of discussion and though to myself that I'd
seen something like that before. I dug out my bible
(first edition
For those that get tired of stories from back when I
was a new collector, you can tune out now. When I
started collecting in the early 70's, the only books
that were available were Tinfoil to Stereo first
printed in 1959 and The Fabulous Phonograph first
printed in 1954. I was introduced to both
. You could call my cell if you wish. I have a meeting at 8:00 AM EST. Then
traveling to another town to take a look at some pallet racking, then I'll be
heading north to my new storage building for much of the day.
Thank you,
George
231-519-1433
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From: DeeDee
I will be taking the following to Union:
1) Vic II, nice example of an early humpback Vic II with a cute smaller black
brass horn, $1200.
2) Vic O, nice machine will original finish on case and a repainted horn, $1100.
3) Suitcase Home case only, $100.
4) Edison B Gem with M/G horn, all
I'll be leaving for Union on Friday, June 6th and still have space available to
haul things to the sale and then back to the West Coast. Please let me know if
I can help you. Thanks, Jerry Blais 541-990-0781
I'm getting packed up for Union and ran into a few 6 Edison dicta-phone wax
cylinders in their boxes. A couple of the boxes are the early type with
Edison's photo on the box. They appear to be in good shape. What are they
worth? I want to sell them and would sure appreciate any suggestions
I'll be taking a #11 Cygnet horn to Union. It has original paint and decals
and there are not too many bumps and bruises to the metal. The paint is fair
and if I were displaying it, I would not repaint it. It will be available at
Union for $800 cash. If interested, let me know. Thanks,
I have some really nice things that I could bring to the CAPS sale in August.
They are:
Mahogany Victrola XVII - It's a collector quality spring driven example and the
cost is $900. American Walnut Victrola XVI - It's a stunning collector quality
electric example and the cost is $1100. The
Were there any posting about Union this year? I drove from Oregon with three
Portland collectors and we had a great time. We all came back with a treasure
or two. My big purchase was a Victor #10 reproducer. Dan bought the most
perfect Victor Junior with red horn that I've seen in 35+ years
For what it's worth, I have seen the elbow portion of a cygnet made from brass
instead of the typical steel but never copper. Jerry Blais
Can anyone suggest where I can find the part in the Reginaphone where the
tonearm and elbow attach. Does this part have a name? Thanks, Jerry
Quite some time ago, possibly in the late 70's, someone manufactured and sold
reproduction reproducers for Berliners. Can anyone help in the identification
of these reproducers? Do they have the same serial number? Did they come in
boxes? Thanks, Jerry Blais
I'm selling one of the 6 flocked metal Nipper banks with the plug in the
bottom that's embossed Radio Corporation of America. I am happy to send
photos of the little fellow. If interested, please contact me off list or call
541-990-0781. The price is $95 plus shipping. Thanks, Jerry B.
I received a call from a local individual who is selling between fifty and one
hundred Diamond Disk Records. He would prefer to sell them as a group but may
be interested in other offers. The records are in exceptional condition.
Please contact Dave at jenndavepenn at msn.com if you are
I have two extra original H reproducers for sale. One has the factory holes
in the weight and the other does not. I played both and they sound fine. They
are $110 each plus postage. Please contact me off list if interested or call
541-990-0781. Thanks, Jerry Blais
A few days ago I posted a message about a fellow selling some pristine Diamond
Disk records and I had an incorrect email address. The correct address is
jenndavpenn at msn.com
Please give him a try. Happy collecting, Jerry Blais
I am selling the following:
Edison R reproducer with original box. This unusual reproducer has a serial
number of 3103 and it plays fine. The price is $250 plus postage.
Large plush Nipper. This Nipper stands 22 tall and has a RCA Nipper collar.
He is in like new condition and the price is
I recently purchased a cylinder record cabinet that I plan to resell. It's a
one door cabinet and behind the door are four pull outs with thirty pegs at
each level. All 120 pegs are there and the original finish on the cabinet it
excellent. Right in the middle of the door is an Edison decal
Cylinder record cabinet - This is the cabinet that I posted a question about.
It's very nice and holds 120 cylinders. I have several photos to email and the
price is $600.
Brown wax cylinders - I have five extra brown wax cylinders. They range in
quality from good to excellent and each is
Thanks, the Nipper bank, brown wax cylinders, and the Soundwagon have been
sold.
I have a Vic E case (lower portion) with all four corner posts (slightly less
than 3tall) still attached. The base molding is good and about 11 on each
side. The only hardware are the two hinges. Please contact me off list if
interested. Thanks, Jerry541-990-0781
I have the following parts for sale. Please contact me off list at
jerry.bl...@yahoo.com or 541-990-0781 if interested. The first person that
says sold is the buyer. I am happy to answer questions and send photos.
1) Mandrel with 24 gearing for an Edison Home (A or B) - $125.
2) Brunswick
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To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 1:17:31 PM GMT -05:00 Columbia
Subject: [Phono-L] Another Parts Frenzy!!!
Vic II tone arm - It's complete and very nice - $100
Victor horn - It's the largest brass bell Victor horn in very
Thanks, I have sold the Exhibition reproducer, the Vic II tone arm, the Vic II
back bracket, the back bracket screws, and the battery lid. Jerry
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From: smst...@gmail.com (Mike Stitt)
Date: Thu Nov 27 13:07:24 2008
Subject: [Phono-L] Thanks
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Today's Topics:
1. Many parts are now sold. (DeeDee Blais)
2. Re: Thanks Givings (Mike Stitt)
3. Re: Thanks Givings (Rich)
4. Re: Thanks Givings (Rich)
5. Happy Thanksgiving to all. (Ken and Brenda Brekke)
6. Re
Thanks to everyone that have recently purchased parts from me. The following
are items that were not sold. If you see something that you could use, please
make an offer.
A) Mandrel with feed screw and 2/4 gearing for a A or B Edison Home - $125
B) Brunswick Panatrope S shaped tone arm and
: Austin Record Convention (jim...@earthlink.net)
4. For Sale (DeeDee Blais)
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I am selling parts to a Vic M case. The parts include: the Vic M name plate,
the back bracket mounting plate, the brass top support catch, the crank
escutcheon, four sides of the cabinet, the horizontal fancy trim, and the four
base moulding pieces. That's ALL there is and the corners are
Looks like a Model A Triumph and the spring motor was replaced with an electric
motor. The Alva was basically a Triumph with an electric motor but it came a
little later (when the D series was current?) Happy collecting, Jerry Blais
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I am selling the following:
1) Triumph A, 24 min, Diamond B reproducer, excellent original finish decal
with a dealer plate James K. O'Dea / 117 Ellison St. Patterson N. J., $1300.
2) Col BE, with original crane beautiful red flowered M/G horn, excellent
original finish decal nickel deck,
I am selling a large oak cylinder record cabinet for a friend. The cabinet
holds 216 cylinders and all but seven of the numbered pegs are still in the
cabinet. It is 21 wide, 20 deep, and stands 34.5 high and would look very
nice with a Triumph or Opera. The tiger oak is very attractive and
I am at the Oregon Coast on vacation and found an Amberola DX with 21
cylinders. The machine plays perfectly and all the cylinders are in their
correct box (most without the correct lid). The machine is in very nice
condition with a couple of very tiny pieces of veneer missing. The missing
I have the following Vic III parts for sale. Most of the bright parts need to
be re-plated but everything is original. I have photos that I'll gladly send.
Things are sold to the first person that says I'll take it or something with
that intent. Please contact me off list or call
Thanks everyone, all my previously listed Vic III parts have been sold. Jerry
Blais
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I am leaving for CAPS today and added several more machines to the things that
I'll be selling. They include a Vic E (pre-dog with a Concert reproducer), Col
AJ (side wind crank), Edison Concert (second style in green case), Edison
Fireside (24 min with K reproducer), Col BET (24 min with
I have a Victrola IV parts machine for sale. It includes the cabinet (13
wide, 14.5 deep) with the doors (no knobs), horn, back bracket, tone arm,
brake, and the speed control. I will sell everything for $50 (OBO) or make me
an offer on what you need. UPS extra. Please email
Thanks for the interest. The Victrola VIII parts have been sold. Jerry
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I enjoyed Andy's story about the Victrola XVIII. I thought about my XVIII. I
plunked down big $$$, brought it home, dusted it off, and placed it in my
collection. Nice, but no great story. I am fortunate to have found an early
VTLA at a good price and a fun story. I would estimate that
Please change the subject line so the entire topic is not repeated. I do enjoy
the comments but I've plowed through tons of repeated material. A big thanks!
Jerry Blais
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I was out antiquing and ran across an oak cygnet bell for sale. It is missing
the hanger bracket and the flange ring where the elbow attaches as well as the
elbow. Edison wood horns are made of solid wood not veneer and the pieces are
glued on edge. All of the oak pieces are included but
I picked up a very early incomplete Victrola IX and am selling the following
parts:
Motor - The motor is nearly identical to a Vic III or IV motor except that the
spindle must be lengthened. The motor is clean but has a broken spring and is
missing a couple of governor springs weights. $125
A good friend here in Albany, Oregon is selling his golden oak Sonora Baby
Grand for $500. Delivery is possible to Union or ??? I'm happy to send
photos. Please email jerry.bl...@yahoo.com or call 541-990-0781. Delivery is
possible to Union. Thanks, Jerry
I am offering 56 unboxed cylinder records for sale. They are the typical cross
section of titles. There are two wax amberol, one indestructible, and the
balance are Blue Amberol. If you call, I would be happy to read titles and
answer any questions. The price for all the records is $80 and
Thanks, my 56 cylinders have been sold. Jerry Blais
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I've been thinking about a new phonomobile and I'm leaning towards a Suburu
Outback. I'm also attracted to the VW Passat diesel wagon. I've owned a
couple of VW's and even my diesel Rabbit was fun to drive. I drove it to CAPS
a couple of times. Once I removed the back seat so I could
I am thinning things out a bit and am selling the following:
Col BK, two minute cylinder player, $400 /// Long Green Model A Home, two
minute, $400 /// Branded Case Model A Gem, $450 /// Symphony (plays United big
hole records), $200/// Original Siam Sue, $500 /// Nipper, 11 paper, $200. I
am
I have an all brass cylinder horn that's 29.5 long with a 13 bell. It needs
to be polished but is in overall good shape. I compared it with a Zonophone
horn on my Grand Opera and it appears to be a good candidate for a conversion
to a Zonophone horn. I'm happy to bring the horn to Union and
Does anyone have interest in a stack of Jesse Crawford (played at the Wurlitzer
Organ) records? I bought a Victrola that had a nice collection of his records.
There is also about a dozen complete sets of classical pieces. Any interest?
Going once, twice... off to Goodwill. Let me know.
Anyone need one or two project machines? I picked up two this week and both
are worthy working projects. One is a working mahogany VV-XI. It is missing
the needle cup and the knob on the motor board and a little veneer is lifting
so the price is only $125. The other is a smaller upright
I am selling a very nice mahogany VV-XVI. It is complete and original right
down to the gold key. I'm happy to send photos and deliver to Union or CAPS.
The price is $450. Please email jerry.blais or call 541-990-0781 (Pacific
Zone)with any questions. Thanks, Jerry Blais
There's a neighborhood garage sale tomorrow and Califone is for sale. Any
interest at $35. It seemed to work. Delivery is possible to Union or CAPS. Let
me know ASAP at jerry.bl...@yahoo.com or 541-990-0781. Thanks, Jerry Blais
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I was in a local antique shop and there was an empty School Model Victrola.
It's a good empty cabinet with the lower shelf (that flips up) and includes the
crank escutcheon. The lid and horn are missing as is all the mechanism. If you
own a machine with cut off legs, this may be for you. I am
Sorry, the asking price is $450 for the Victor School Model. Jerry Blais
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The price of the Victor School Machine case is $450.
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I have about a dozen extra complete Bubble Books and at least that many
incomplete ones. I would like $285 for all twelve complete books but would
consider selling individual ones. Give me a call at 541-990-0781 and let's
talk Bubble Books. Jerry Blais
I sold my complete Bubble Books but I have several partial books and some empty
ones. I have the following:
The Bubble Book #1, with record 737, $20.
Second Bubble Book, with records 857 824, $20.
The Animal Book, No 4, with records 873(cracked)874,$20.
The Animal Book, No 4, with 873 (cracked),
I am selling a 1920's Old King Cole paper mache Nipper. He 14 tall and looks
very good with a little front mount machine. He's very nice and original and
has the Old King Cole label on the bottom of his front foot. The price is
$525 and I'm happy to deliver it to Union. If interested or
I am selling a long green Model A Edison Home project machine. It's a worthy
project and includes the box, deck, top works, and complete motor. The
reproducer is a converted Dictaphone reproducer. The lid is missing as well as
the crank. The price is only $100 and I'm happy to deliver it to
I have an incomplete B80 Diamond Disk for sale. If you needs parts to complete
your project or are interested in my nearly complete machine, please give me a
call at 541-990-0781. NO Emails PLEASE!
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I recently did some trading with a friend and ended up with a brass cygnet
elbow. The vast majority are steel. How long were the brass ones available?
It will be available at Union. Thanks, Jerry 541-990-0781
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