Pathé Sheraton model 27 of the "DeLuxe" line (1923-24)
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Re: Pathé Sheraton model 27 of the "DeLuxe" line (1923-24)
That really turned out nice for you Ralph. The guy that helped you out with it really did a nice job. It's hard to find people willing to do work like that, and customers willing to put up with how long it sometimes takes! Pathé made some really interesting machines, and they turn up in the Minneapolis area but I hardly have ever seen them here in North Iowa. I'm sure glad you have it done now, so now you'll have to start another huge project.... Ha!
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Re: Pathé Sheraton model 27 of the "DeLuxe" line (1923-24)
Thanks for touching base, Earl. Yes, the guy who did the work is a gem and it's an incredible blessing. As I mentioned at the start of the thread, the cabinet was in my folks' house for many decades (Alpena, Michigan)--and was probably in the house when they moved there in 1952. We know that the fellow who built the house in the early 1920s was French-Canadian--and one of the adornments of the house was its glass French doors. I have this theory that the Pathé phonograph was also bought by him as an affirmation of his French identity. Hard to believe it would have been him who stripped out the works, painted it white, and used it for book storage.
As for another project, "Never say never," as they say. But I have no desire to get another phonograph. As you know, I have a 1921 Lyon & Healy reproducing baby grand that needs my hobby funds in the months/years ahead (the mechanism is still gimpy).
Ralph
As for another project, "Never say never," as they say. But I have no desire to get another phonograph. As you know, I have a 1921 Lyon & Healy reproducing baby grand that needs my hobby funds in the months/years ahead (the mechanism is still gimpy).
Ralph
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Re: Pathé Sheraton model 27 of the "DeLuxe" line (1923-24)
Hi Andreas -- Thanks!!! Yes, much more than a restoration, as there was little to restore.alang wrote:Ralph, that looks really great, an amazing transformation. It may not be 100% accurate, but it was nearly beyond saving and now it’s a beautiful and functional phonograph. I would have chosen a different color felt and grille cloth though.
Andreas
Go ahead and give me your choices on color felt and grille cloth. I may in time repent of the barn red--but no guarantees!
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-- Maria Callas, 1968 interview.
-- Maria Callas, 1968 interview.
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Re: Pathé Sheraton model 27 of the "DeLuxe" line (1923-24)
Congratulations on your wonderful project! I hope you'll consider printing out your restoration process and storing it along with photos in the cabinet!
Always enjoy the music!
Bob
Always enjoy the music!
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Re: Pathé Sheraton model 27 of the "DeLuxe" line (1923-24)
Great suggestion, Bob. I will definitely do that; I did it for my Schubert Edisonic, come to think of it.barnettrp21122 wrote:Congratulations on your wonderful project! I hope you'll consider printing out your restoration process and storing it along with photos in the cabinet!
Always enjoy the music!
Bob
Good to touch base again with several good friends I have here. You and many others on the TMF are such selfless gentlemen.
"You must serve music, because music is so enormous and can envelop you into such a state of perpetual anxiety and torture--but it is our first and main duty"
-- Maria Callas, 1968 interview.
-- Maria Callas, 1968 interview.
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Re: Pathé Sheraton model 27 of the "DeLuxe" line (1923-24)
Before I call it a night, I will provide a link to a Pathé disc I just posted on my You Tube account--as played on my model 27. Apologies for the substandard camera quality--but the recording is still fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlFQIh0mNek&t=6s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlFQIh0mNek&t=6s
"You must serve music, because music is so enormous and can envelop you into such a state of perpetual anxiety and torture--but it is our first and main duty"
-- Maria Callas, 1968 interview.
-- Maria Callas, 1968 interview.
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Re: Pathé Sheraton model 27 of the "DeLuxe" line (1923-24)
Hey, Maria, after seeing the before photos, I never thought you would really finish this project. Projects this big tend to be put away, for good! Especially when your working multiple jobs! When I saw the finished product, no one could call this cabinet plain jane. It's rare to see red mahogany restored to this level of elegance. I used to own a Model J, and a beautiful Model T Gothic, sometimes called Tudor model. Kind of sorry I sold that one. Mine were the Actuelle types. I think I own some opera LPs from the 50s by you. Marc.
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Re: Pathé Sheraton model 27 of the "DeLuxe" line (1923-24)
Mission Impossible! But what a lovely outcome. That phonograph ought to be a real prize, and it sounds wonderful.
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Re: Pathé Sheraton model 27 of the "DeLuxe" line (1923-24)
I kinda like it and it's easily changeable, so no harm- no foul there.pughphonos wrote:Hi Andreas -- Thanks!!! Yes, much more than a restoration, as there was little to restore.alang wrote:Ralph, that looks really great, an amazing transformation. It may not be 100% accurate, but it was nearly beyond saving and now it’s a beautiful and functional phonograph. I would have chosen a different color felt and grille cloth though.
Andreas
Go ahead and give me your choices on color felt and grille cloth. I may in time repent of the barn red--but no guarantees!
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Hey Marc, if I could have Maria's talent I'd take all the other challenges she faced: career, fame, fortune, good figure, and good times on the Christina. Only thing I'd decline outright is the "dead since 1977" part.marcapra wrote:Hey, Maria, after seeing the before photos, I never thought you would really finish this project. Projects this big tend to be put away, for good! Especially when your working multiple jobs! When I saw the finished product, no one could call this cabinet plain jane. It's rare to see red mahogany restored to this level of elegance. I used to own a Model J, and a beautiful Model T Gothic, sometimes called Tudor model. Kind of sorry I sold that one. Mine were the Actuelle types. I think I own some opera LPs from the 50s by you. Marc.
Yes, isn't that red mahogany lovely? That's why I was tempted to use barn red felt--just seemed appropriate.
Here's Callas in "red elegance" for you. Have a good week.
"You must serve music, because music is so enormous and can envelop you into such a state of perpetual anxiety and torture--but it is our first and main duty"
-- Maria Callas, 1968 interview.
-- Maria Callas, 1968 interview.