Todays Amazing Find!!

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Pete Stratford
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I found a Recorder body ( no stylus) and a record brush inside the Triumph case. The record brush is interesting in that it does not clip on the carriage like other I have but is held on by a spring. The writing on it says " Rogers and Forsell Prov. R.I. Record cleaner Pat. App. For
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Jerry B.
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Congratulations Peter, that's just the way you like to find them with great finish on the cabinet and good paint and striping on the works. You lucky dog! Jerry

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I was just watching The Mystery of Oak Island and I know you live nearby... your find is actually more interesting than what has been shown so far and you didn't have to dig for it... :lol:
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Jwb88
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Wonderful phonograph! You did a very nice thing regarding the amount paid. I know a few people that would have talked her down to $50 and then sold it at a show as new old stock :lol:

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FloridaClay
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Congrats!

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Tmahan72
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Absolutely beautiful. I never get lucky enough for such finds. Congrats
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