The "MICKEYPHONE" portable gramophone.
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The "MICKEYPHONE" portable gramophone.
ANOTHER GRAMOPHONE "BUTCHERED" BY MY EFFORTS! Interestingly wierd and wonderful these small machines. I expect some of you have one or two of these small machines. I see them on ebay, and what a price they are. I suppose the quaintness of them appeals to collectors, but you have to spend about 5 minutes assembling any of then before the are fit for playing.
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Re: The "MICKEYPHONE" portable gramophone.
the H.M.V. "Lumiere"is a wierd gramophone-so is this cartoon.
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Where were these cartoons published? Are they still available? They would make great prints to hang on a music room wall.
Thanks,
David.
Thanks,
David.
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Re: The "MICKEYPHONE" portable gramophone.
he draws them!, and does a good job at it!2Bdecided wrote:Where were these cartoons published? Are they still available? They would make great prints to hang on a music room wall.
Thanks,
David.
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Hello folks! thanks for your kind comments re the "gramophone" cartoons. I have several more that I may put on-but I am midfull that it may not be amusing to everyone. Here is a list of the ones I did about 20 years ago..
TYRELA. E.M.GINN. MICKEYPHONE, FLAMEPHONE. CASCADE. LUMIERE. CAMERAPHONE and lastly, DUOPHONE.
I used to do lots of cartoon work for a car club that I still belong to-the Austin Ten Drivers Club, and in the 1970s, I produced quite a few, on the style of "Heath Robinson" I did not copy his style-even though it is much admired my myself. Later, I will photograph and send, a picture of a gramophone related Christmas card that I did many years ago.
TYRELA. E.M.GINN. MICKEYPHONE, FLAMEPHONE. CASCADE. LUMIERE. CAMERAPHONE and lastly, DUOPHONE.
I used to do lots of cartoon work for a car club that I still belong to-the Austin Ten Drivers Club, and in the 1970s, I produced quite a few, on the style of "Heath Robinson" I did not copy his style-even though it is much admired my myself. Later, I will photograph and send, a picture of a gramophone related Christmas card that I did many years ago.
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The cartoons are marvelous! You should have them made up for sale in some format; perhaps a small book or portfolio on really good acid-free paper.
Clay
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2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
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Re: The "MICKEYPHONE" portable gramophone.
How about a calendar. The last gramophone calendar I remember, must have been at least 10 years ago.
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Here is the CLPGS 90th Anniversary Calendar issued in 2009, and a very well produced souvenir it is. I personally recruited two new members, including "Old Country Chemist" with the prospect of getting a copy, but a calendar featuring his wonderful cartoons is a great idea.chunnybh wrote:How about a calendar. The last gramophone calendar I remember, must have been at least 10 years ago.
I will try and talk him into it next time I see him.
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The direct claw gearing train.... is almost silent in operation, and perfectly silent when not.