[Phono-L] William and Mary

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Very well put Peter... I have 3 daughters, 11, 8, and 2 1/2. I also have 3 machines in my living room. A circassian walnut 16, a Victor 6 and a VV-230. They have been there for years (even when the older kids were babies)and the kids know not to touch them. The machines are actually

[Phono-L] Checked finishes on Phonograph cabinets

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Cotton cleanser does not strip the finish nor does it get rid of the alligatoring. It simply cleans the surface of the years of grime. I personally like it and think it works well for the above purpose. Vince - Original Message - From: Thomas Jordan tom...@msn.com To: Phono-l

[Phono-L] Okay, so how do I send a pic??

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
I got the pictures but they are of the known advertisements in sessions clocks. As I said the clock is certainly old and original, but common and not very valuable. It is the glass in the lower section that would add the value. I remember a very similar clock on ebay a while back with an

[Phono-L] Best Phono Advertising Clock?

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
mine from Jerry Madsen of the famous Baird Clock collector. Not cheap. Vince C. wrote: I got the pictures but they are of the known advertisements in sessions clocks. As I said the clock is certainly old and original, but common and not very valuable. It is the glass in the lower

[Phono-L] Phonograph Advertising Clocks

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
that the clock is real but the glass advertising being original is the key question. A lot of collectors out there. Has anyone ever seen one before?? Here is the url. http://tinyurl.com/3u92v Eric Vince C. wrote: I think the clock is certainly real... these clocks are very common

[Phono-L] sending question on Modernola again

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Most Modernola machines I have seen go for around $1500-2000. There have been some on Ebay in the past and a sold locally here in PA. I am about 45 minutes from Adamstown. I am guessing you bought it from a booth inside the Rennigers market? Vince - Original Message - From: Carter,

[Phono-L] [phonolist] Belt cover for Columbia B Eagle

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Did all the B's have the belt cover? - Original Message - From: Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu To: Phono-L@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 8:33 PM Subject: [phonolist] Belt cover for Columbia B Eagle Anyone have one to spare? Price? The owner

[Phono-L] question regarding a Columbia Grafonola

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Bob, Look in the Columbia Phonograph Companion Vol. II (if you have that book). Sounds like one of the period Columbia's on page 190-191. Vince - Original Message - From: Bob Maffit maff...@bresnan.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2005 7:20

[Phono-L] Nipper Picture - Question

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Robles Vince C. vt...@comcast.net wrote: Hello, I have a Nipper (His Master's Voice) picture. The quality on it looks very good and the material looks and feels like canvas stretched over a wood frame. It has then been framed in what looks like a more modern frame. I am not sure if these were

[Phono-L] brass victor dog

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
What was a brass Victor dog used for, designed for? I have seen the white metal dogs that high, but not sure about the brass ones. Vince - Original Message - From: Carter, Keith keith.car...@hq.doe.gov To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 12:16 PM Subject: [Phono-L]

[Phono-L] Disc phonograph prices

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
The Victor Moorish Marquetry L-door with the inlay all over it including inside surfaces, sold for over $70,000 at auction no too long ago. I think the price was around $72,000. Not - Original Message - From: wilenz...@bellsouth.net To: Phono-L@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, February 06,

[Phono-L] Disc phonograph prices

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
The Victor Moorish Marquetry L-door with the inlay all over it including inside surfaces, sold for over $70,000 at auction no too long ago. I think the price was around $72,000. - Original Message - From: wilenz...@bellsouth.net To: Phono-L@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, February

[Phono-L] Berliner Ratchet wind on ebay.

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Not sure why that went so high... someone clearly cut or removed the top off the original cabinet and replaced it. So what is really original, the motor??? - Original Message - From: gregg cline zonoph...@woh.rr.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 8:02 PM

[Phono-L] Email address?

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Anyone know Joan and Robin Rolfs email?

[Phono-L] PAYPAL is a Business

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
I thought this was a phonograph list I think this can be summed up very easily 1. PAYPAL is a business just like anything else out there. If you spend $30 on a credit card at the local grocery store. The grocery store pays the credit card company a percentage. Anytime you use a

[Phono-L] could use a price on Phonographs

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
I also think it's a very fair price. I have seen almost all of the GEM C's (in very nice condition) go on EBAY for $600 plus. So he is getting the Peter Pan as a throw in. Vince - Original Message - From: Carter, Keith keith.car...@hq.doe.gov To: 'Antique Phonograph List'

[Phono-L] Forsythe Auctions

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
I saw a VV-XXV go for $3,000 that look like a good deal and a Pathe Actuelle upright for only $190, that was an even better deal. Of course I was just looking on EBAY at the auction. - Original Message - From: Mark Albertson mark.albert...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List

[Phono-L] Victor Trolley Signs

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Hello, I am currently looking for some Victor Trolley signs for the walls of my Victrola room. If anyone has any they are willing to part with, please email me off list. Thanks, Vince

[Phono-L] Victrola XII

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Does that crank go in too far to make it usable or unsightly as-is? If not why not just leave it as is. I had a table top VV-X that had the same problem. When I screwed the crank on it simply moved the crank in 1/4, not enough to even make a difference in the appearance. - Original

[Phono-L] OT Regina music box

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Hello, Does anyone have the name, phone number, and email of the person I contact to get a certificate of when a Regina music box was manufactured. I did this with a previous box and they sent a really nice certificate as to the date of manufacture and where it was shipped. Thanks, Vince

[Phono-L] OT Regina music box

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Thanks guys! I see it on their site. Vince - Original Message - From: Dennis Back back...@yahoo.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 8:19 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] OT Regina music box --- Vince C. wrote: Does anyone have

[Phono-L] I smell a rat.....................

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
He actually deals in phonographs on the side. He is a very nice guy. As for if there were shilling in the auction who knows. I once watched an oak upright 11 sell for $1500 on Ebay. I listed one on Ebay that was nicer the following week and it only hit $325. Sometimes is just takes two

[Phono-L] Packing Disaster - Take a look

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
When I sell and ship machines that are on the expensive side. I tell the buyers up front that it will be professionally packed and shipped from a UPS Store. The reason I do this is... if they pack it they are responsible if something happens. So far (knock on wood) I have not had any

[Phono-L] For sale posts

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
I thought it was ok to post for sale items... most post them as pre ebay sale. Then interested parties can contact you off-list. I know I am always interested in what people have for sale. Vince - Original Message - From: Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu To: 'Antique Phonograph List'

[Phono-L] a cheap Idelia?????

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Wow, that was a ton of emails about this, not sure why though. This is obviously a frudualent auction. They are constantly on Ebay. I look at lots of classic cars and they are there as well. You would have to be really foolish to think that it's real. There is also a now a Regina changer

[Phono-L] School Machine VV-XXV for sale

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Hello all, Before I Ebay this I thought I would offer it to the group. A nice VV-XXV school machine with correct large smooth oak horn. Asking price is $5300. I am located in PA about 40 minutes west of Philadelphia. If interested please contact me off list. Vince

[Phono-L] The Future of Collecting

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Aaron, If your kids to not want your collection, I would gladly take it. Vince - Original Message - From: aarona...@aol.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] The Future of Collecting Sorry list: Email was meant for my

[Phono-L] Phonos for sale from personal Collection

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
I have decided to sell off a large part of my personal collection. Most machines are in wonderful condition. Please email me off list if interested at vt...@comcast.net Columbia B Eagle Columbia Mignonette (Late) Edison A-250 Edison Amberola 50 w/Herzog cylinder cab. Edison Standard 2-minute

[Phono-L] Zonophone Reproducer needed

2006-12-24 Thread Vince C.
Hello All, A friend is in need of a reproducer for the following machine: http://home.comcast.net/~vtm12/zonophone.jpg It's a Zonophone Concert Grand rear mount machine (later model). He needs the reproducer with the red writing inside. Please email me off line if you can be of assistance.

[Phono-L] Asian Victor

2007-10-14 Thread Vince C.
I have see the postings for this machine as well as the one on the Victrola message board. First I am shocked at some of the arrogance of the postings, especially the one below. I own this machine and am the seller. I have been on Ebay for almost 9 years with 100% positive feedback and

[Phono-L] Asian Victrola

2007-10-14 Thread Vince C.
Bob, Although I usually value your opinion I certainly would have to argue with this one. You also did not read the description. The inside is redone and so is the decal. As for high machines being the only Asian cased machine John Andolina had a VV-IV table top model (what $25 bucks

[Phono-L] Variety in collecting.

2007-10-16 Thread Vince C.
Once again as the owner of this machine I find it to be a very neat and different machine. I still assure you that it is an aftermarket job done at the time it was new. However the inside was redone and he put a underlid decal on it that had a wood background. I think he had it produced for

[Phono-L] Items For Sale

2008-09-15 Thread Vince C.
Hello All, I have the following for sale: A super nice original finish Columbia Deluxe. I am asking $8k, but willing to talk as I am not sure of current market prices for these machines. Also for sale are 3 record store advertising signs. Two Okeh Christmas and one Edison, as well as a

[Phono-L] For Sale

2008-11-30 Thread Vince C.
I have the following for sale.. I have also provided a link below to pictures of the items listed. I am open to reasonable offers on the items. Columbia Deluxe (Lions Head phonograph), $6500 Mira double-comb 9.25 music box, $2400 Edison and Okeh framed store signs, $275 each Edison Bank, $275

[Phono-L] For Sale

2009-12-11 Thread Vince C.
Hi All, I have some items for sale, please follow the link for pictures and email directly with questions. http://home.comcast.net/~vtm12/sale/sale.html Below is a very brief description since everyone here knows what these items are. If you need additional details or have questions please

[Phono-L] For sale

2010-01-01 Thread Vince C.
Hi All, I posted this before Christmas but not sure if it got through. So here it is again. If interested I am open to reasonable offers. Please follow the link for pictures and email directly with questions. http://home.comcast.net/~vtm12/sale/sale.html Below is a very brief description

[Phono-L] For sale

2010-01-02 Thread Vince C.
Hi All, I posted this before Christmas but not sure if it got through. So here it is again. If interested I am open to reasonable offers. Please follow the link for pictures and email directly with questions. http://home.comcast.net/~vtm12/sale/sale.html Below is a very brief

[Phono-L] Circassian Walnut XVI for sale

2012-03-01 Thread Vince C.
I have a VV-XVI in Circassian Walnut for sale? If interested please email me off list. Machine is located in Collegeville PA 19426 Thanks, Vince ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org