Help Identifying a Machine

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Help Identifying a Machine

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Hello fellow forumers.

I'm having trouble identifying the machine pictured below. I'm not very familiar with European machines and am guessing that this is
what this is. Unfortunately I can't provide better images as the machine is not mine but I may have the opportunity to buy it.

By the way, I know we don't like to discuss value, but could anyone offer a ballpark of what something like this is worth?

Thanks in advance
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Can you get some pictures of the motor ?

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I though it looked odd, then I noted the fact that the close up photo of the logo shows the cherubs inverted.

Here's the top image flipped horizontally, which I'd guess is correct, since I've never seen a rear-mount outside horn gramophone with the crank on the left side:
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Could you also post a pic of the horn support. From what I see it looks like Miraphone / Paillard. The back bracket casting would have ivy/flowers on it?

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Yes the back bracket has Ivy on it. Unfortunately I can't get a picture of the motor.
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Okay, I cracked it open... :twisted:
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The latest pictures confirm that the machine is a Paillard.

The motor bears the Paillard trademark, and Paillard machines of this period were marketed under the name "Maestrophone", which is the name shown on the soundbox.

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Thanks for your help. The information has been stored for future reference :squirrel:
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