so i bought this machine the other day.
It came with Garrard double sprung motor, wood/metal horn in beautiful gold lacquer. It looks all original, except of course the soundbox.
A Swiss Palliard soundbox was mounted, obviously not the "right" one.
Also there is a monogram on it.
It sounds rather good and I am eager to get some informational input from the collective gramophone brain.
have a great day!
Strange Machine
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Re: Strange Machine
That's a great machine... however, I have no idea who the maker was. I really like the horn...
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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Re: Strange Machine
You sure are on a roll. You have some pretty nice machines so far.
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Re: Strange Machine
HMV sold machines with the saxophone-shaped horn similar - but not identical - to this machine. Apart from the unique horn, clearly bespoke to the machine, the other parts look like generic ones utilized in several off-brands sold in Germany, Switzerland and England. My guess is English-origin, from the appearance of the cabinet. I looks good, though, and I hope it has a good sound as well!
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Re: Strange Machine
also, there is a strange post, right next to the turntable. Its rotating freely. Any idea what's it for?
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Re: Strange Machine
Great looking machine.. It looks really good with the grill off. Tom B
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Re: Strange Machine
As for the identification, I think the monogram on the grille might be of some help.
From what I see, it appears to be "HF", or possibly "FH".
Bill
From what I see, it appears to be "HF", or possibly "FH".
Bill
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Re: Strange Machine
I think it says JH. Could be custom made.
Would be cool, but whenever I get a new machine I am thirsting for information... which is sparse on machines like this
Would be cool, but whenever I get a new machine I am thirsting for information... which is sparse on machines like this
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Re: Strange Machine
Have you tipped it up a little to see if there is some information on the bottom. There may be a tag or two hopefully. Also could the initials be HS.. Tom B
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Re: Strange Machine
There's a cross-stroke clearly visible, which most probably makes it an F.Teak wrote:I think it says JH. Could be custom made.
Would be cool, but whenever I get a new machine I am thirsting for information... which is sparse on machines like this
Bill