Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a little help in identifying a phonograph (sic).
I have a friend with this machine and he can't find any tag or data plate. The only identification he has found is on the electric motor; it has Victor patent info cast into it c.1915.
The soundbox and tonearm is foreign to me and doesn't remind me of Columbia, Sonora or Victrola.
Thank you in advance for any help,
Fran
Queen Anne "Lowboy" identification needed
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Queen Anne "Lowboy" identification needed
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Re: Queen Anne "Lowboy" identification needed
Well, for starters, that looks like it might be a black painted Fletcher reproducer:
FROM: http://www.capsnews.org/apn2012-6.htm
The tonearm also looks familiar to me, but I'm not sure of the manufacturer.
Definitely not produced by Victor, Columbia, etc.
Joe
FROM: http://www.capsnews.org/apn2012-6.htm
The tonearm also looks familiar to me, but I'm not sure of the manufacturer.
Definitely not produced by Victor, Columbia, etc.
Joe
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Re: Queen Anne "Lowboy" identification needed
Thanks, Joe. I know I've seen a picture of a tonearm like this somewhere before, but darned if I can find where.
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Re: Queen Anne "Lowboy" identification needed
Could that be a Cheney tone arm?
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Re: Queen Anne "Lowboy" identification needed
I think the tone arm is also made by fletcher. http://forum.talkingmachine.info/downlo ... &mode=view
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Re: Queen Anne "Lowboy" identification needed
I think Fletcher as well- most definitely not Cheney.
Looks to be a very well made machine with that curved swing out turntable compartment and the nicely fitted horn. How hoes the arm connect to the horn?
Looks to be a very well made machine with that curved swing out turntable compartment and the nicely fitted horn. How hoes the arm connect to the horn?
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Re: Queen Anne "Lowboy" identification needed
I'm thinking Fletcher as well. Looks like they might have been, um, "inspired" by Columbia's cabinetry.
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Re: Queen Anne "Lowboy" identification needed
I'm not sure, yet. The drawer has to be closed to play is all I know about it at this point. I should be able to examine it more carefully soon. My friend told me it's mine if I want it, but I'm just not sure if I should make room for it or not.estott wrote:I think Fletcher as well- most definitely not Cheney.
Looks to be a very well made machine with that curved swing out turntable compartment and the nicely fitted horn. How hoes the arm connect to the horn?
It's pretty neat and it would make a great surface to exhibit other instruments.
Fran
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Re: Queen Anne "Lowboy" identification needed
Thank you, Tom. That's the arm, without a doubt.Tpapp54321 wrote:I think the tone arm is also made by fletcher. http://forum.talkingmachine.info/downlo ... &mode=view
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Fran
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