Make: Lauzon (Michigan Phonograph Co.)
Model: Japanese Lacquer-Style H, Style 400
Serial No.: 401
Years Made:Late teens to Early 20's
Original Cost: Unknown to me
Cabinet Size: 22"x22"x46"high
Turntable: 12"
Reproducer: Fletcher (Fletcher-Wickes Co., Chicago)
Motor: Krasco 3 spring(Krasberg Eng.&Mfg. Corp., Chicago)
Horn Dimensions: Wooden, 18"x12" at grille
Repro Parts: None
Current Value: ?
Interesting Facts: This phonograph was the subject of a recent post and I was requested by several members at that time to post it as a Featured Phono when I finished the restoration work on it. The grille had some damage and was missing some of the finished section on the front. I repaired the grille and stained and painted it to match the original section of the grille. I rewired the light under the lid which is activated by lifting the lid. The lid hinge was broken and has been replaced by an exact hinge off of another upright phonograph. The original finished was cleaned and had some very minor touch-up in several places. The Fletcher reproducer and tone arm is found on several different generic phonographs. It has an adjustable round weight in the back of the tone arm for either Victor/Columbia, Pathé, or Edison records. From what I have seen in period advertising, this is one of 9 Art Model phonograph that the Lauzon Furniture Company made under the Michigan Phonograph Co. name. The Krasco motor is also found in other "generic" phonographs from this time period. All of the images on the phonograph were painted on under the finish coat, there is no inlay of any kind.
Featured Phonograph No. 127- Lauzon
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Re: Featured Phonograph No. 127- Lauzon
More pictures. Click on the picture of the turntable and it will rotate correctly.
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Re: Featured Phonograph No. 127- Lauzon
That sure is a beauty! Congratulations, I'm glad it has found a good home.
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Re: Featured Phonograph No. 127- Lauzon
Wonderful machine, Bill !
Any "before" pics ?
Frank
Any "before" pics ?
Frank
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Exquisite machine! Jerry B.
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Re: Featured Phonograph No. 127- Lauzon
Well, that's just a heart-stopper. What a gorgeous machine!
Next time someone dismisses an off-brand, just direct them to this thread!
Beautiful job, Bill - - Congratulations.
George P.
Next time someone dismisses an off-brand, just direct them to this thread!
Beautiful job, Bill - - Congratulations.
George P.
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Re: Featured Phonograph No. 127- Lauzon
Let me pile onto the already positive responses: Wonderful, Bill!
I agree with George, anyone that dismisses the "lesser" manufacturers should take a lesson from this beautiful example of artistic license.
Just, wow.
Best,
Fran
I agree with George, anyone that dismisses the "lesser" manufacturers should take a lesson from this beautiful example of artistic license.
Just, wow.
Best,
Fran
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Re: Featured Phonograph No. 127- Lauzon
Yes, beautiful machine! Even the back is decorated! Your pictures will go on my screen saver! Thanks for posting!
Bob
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Re: Featured Phonograph No. 127- Lauzon
Wow, what a beauty! Another example of a gorgeous "off-brand" machine. Congratulations!
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Re: Featured Phonograph No. 127- Lauzon
I'm sure you are rightly proud of this beautiful machine. Thanks for sharing it with us.
regards, Dave
regards, Dave