Columbia Symphony Grand - need info...

[De Soto Frank]

Greetings all !

This is another machine our local historical society has, that I am trying to research for them.

A Columbia Symphony Grand Disc Graphophone, first version (?). The model housed in a scaled-down upright piano cabinet.

Am seeking any info on these machines.

I have the first edition of Baumbach & Lackey's Columbia Disc Phonograph Companion, but its listing is limited.


> Is the serial number placed on the machine, if so where should I look for it ?

> Any idea of production quantity ?

> When was this model discontinued ?

> Any idea who the cabinet makers were ?

> Survival rate and average market value on complete, unrestored machine ? ( fair to good condition, complete, all veneer tight, a few veneer chips on "keyboard cheeks", needs grille cloth, machine functions, but needs needs usual cleaning and adjustment. )

> Any other relevant info ?


Thanks for any input... I am volunteering my efforts for the historical society, a 503-C NFP, and have no designs on angling to acquire this machine.

PM's welcome !


Thank you !

Frank McMullen

[ChuckA]

Here is the patent drawing for it:

Usually on Columbia consoles the only serial number is the one on the mechanism near the tone arm support


Chuck

[De Soto Frank]

Thanks Chuck !

That patent drawing is great !

Frank

[De Soto Frank]

( Bump ).

I've searched the TMF Forums, and found what threads mention the Symphony Grand...


Any more info out there ?

Any idea how many were made ?

When was the first version discontinued ?


Harvey ? George ?



Thanks...

Frank McMullen

[phonogfp]

I don't have any documentary evidence, but Bob Baumbach in The Columbia Phonograph Companion, Vol. II suggests the Symphony Grand was produced only in 1907 and 1908.

George P.