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Post by michaelgorham on Sept 21, 2008 8:36:46 GMT -5
I am English so not used to US made phonographs.
I have been given a couple of machines and cannot ID one of them.
I think it may be a Standard Talking Machine Co from research but need help.
It has a 7" turntable, a cast metal base 7 1/2" by 6" and a 14 1/2" horn which may or may not belong to it.
It has no sound reproducer so that got lost on its journey to me.
It came in an oak case with fancy metal decoration which again may or not belong to it.
I have pictures but don't know if I can or how to post them here.
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Post by maroongem on Sept 21, 2008 8:49:15 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Michael! There are a good number of free image hosting sites on the web that you can use. Two of the more popular ones are: www.imageshack.us/photobucket.comBill |
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Post by michaelgorham on Sept 21, 2008 8:51:37 GMT -5
Thanks Bill, I have them uploaded to my own website.
Can I use html to post them here?
Michael
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Post by michaelgorham on Sept 21, 2008 9:11:22 GMT -5
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Post by maroongem on Sept 21, 2008 10:09:07 GMT -5
Michael,
The machine you have pictured was made by the Columbia Phonograph Company and also for a client, The Standard Talking Machine Co. Columbia's model, the AU, had the smaller standard spindle for the typical 78. When made for STMC, it had the larger spindle for Standard's discs and was called the "AA." Yours appears to have the smaller spindle, so if it is a Standard someone either machined down the larger spindle at some point or replaced the TT with the Columbia stlye platter. I think the Standard usually had a decal on the bedplate though I don't see one yours.
Bill
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Post by wifijeff on Sept 21, 2008 10:28:37 GMT -5
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Post by michaelgorham on Sept 21, 2008 10:51:25 GMT -5
Many thanks Bill and Jeff!
No decal or sign of a removed decal.
It looks like the case is totally unconnected to it.
Michael
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Post by maroongem on Sept 21, 2008 18:39:01 GMT -5
Many thanks Bill and Jeff! No decal or sign of a removed decal. It looks like the case is totally unconnected to it. Michael Michael, Does the crank height match the hole in the side of the wood box? If so perhaps a pervious owner made a home made carry case for it? Bill |
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Post by michaelgorham on Sept 22, 2008 6:04:46 GMT -5
It fits perfectly in all aspects Bill including a hole for the reproducer support arm.
As you say, probably a well made home made carry case for it.
Michael
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Post by matty on Sept 22, 2008 7:26:41 GMT -5
It could also be an optional extra manufactured for & sold by a music or chain store.
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Post by michaelgorham on Sept 24, 2008 5:45:28 GMT -5
Thanks Matty.
Chain store?
Surely not wallyworld?
Shudder! ;-)
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Post by ultona on Sept 24, 2008 7:03:04 GMT -5
There were dealers that sold carrying cases for machines back then, some of the more elaborate ones even had storage for records, needle tins, etc built right in. Victor even offered cases for some of it's own horn models. The 1905 machine catalog pictures a few of them along with special horn carrying cases. Some built for smaller machines even had a place to strap the horn inside as well. I'm still kicking myself for passing on a Zonophone "Home" that had one of these nice cases with it and about 25 really nice 7 inch discs included. It was more of a heavy duty cardboard and velvet-lined. Nearly 20 years back and I can still remember it all like it was yesterday! I really regret not buying it!  Sean |
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Post by maroongem on Sept 24, 2008 10:47:13 GMT -5
Looking at the crudeness of the crank hole in the box, you have to wonder if it started out in life as housing something completely different.
Bill
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