Melba III different types

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Sidewinder
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Melba III different types

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Some time back there was a discussion about Melba style III at an auction.

Tough question as there are not many of these around: Does anyone know the difference in the decoration, as the model exists in both the wood style decoration and gilded bronze. I think that the wood style was the UK type and the bronze continental?
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Calle
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Re: Melba III different types

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Yes, as far as I know, the gilded bronze decoration was used by the German branche (Deutsche Grammophon)

budsta
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Re: Melba III different types

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The carving on mine is the same as the gilded one pictured above but it is not and never has been gilded.

Stephen

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Re: Melba III different types

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Hi Stephen,

the top decoration is metal not carved. You can see the nails that hold it in place. A pic of yours would be very helpful.

budsta
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Re: Melba III different types

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Here is a picture of the front of mine.
Hope this helps.
Stephen
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