I saved this from a bad ending - can you help me make it sin

[itguy]

I got this from a guy I know that is moving. He always wanted to bring it back to life but ran out of time. I was afraid it would go to the scrap heap so I grabbed it. It needs the reproducer and some love. I guess it's my burden now not to let it die.

Thanks for any help you can give. It won't let me post pictures yet but I will. The metal plate says.
C-19 SM 85566


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[lucius1958]

C-19? That's a good model: double spring motor, large horn: I have a C-250, which was its immediate predecessor. Mahogany or oak?

You can often find reproducers on Ebay, or check with George Vollema at Great Lakes Antique Phonograph: you'll probably want one in gold finish.

Oh, and I would highly recommend Eric Reiss' The Compleat Talking Machine as a reference book: it is an indispensable resource for any collector & restorer.

BillS