Luxophon horn gramophone, repainted horn?
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Luxophon horn gramophone, repainted horn?
Would you say the horn and tonearm/elbow have been repainted on this Luxophon? I still find it difficult to decide, BUT if I should guess, I would say it is repainted (because of the vivid colors)...By the way, Luxophon, is that a Parlophone related brand? All this said, I think it looks quite stunning, and even match the painting on the wall!
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Re: Luxophon horn gramophone, repainted horn?
I would say yes definitely - also the edge of the turntable and the medallion on the side of the case. Poor thing, what a mess!
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Re: Luxophon horn gramophone, repainted horn?
it looks horrific......
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Re: Luxophon horn gramophone, repainted horn?
Badly restored. The tonearm, elbow and brake would not have been painted silver when new, nor would the horn have been different colours inside and out.
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I always had a weakness for colors, in this matter, I understand it can only be explained as, bad taste;)
PS. Promise to stop me if I ever start painting my HMV/Columbia/Odeon cabinets red !
I guess I should also stop all plans about repainting the horns on some of my horn gramophones
PS. Promise to stop me if I ever start painting my HMV/Columbia/Odeon cabinets red !
I guess I should also stop all plans about repainting the horns on some of my horn gramophones
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I think it is fair to say that most collectors regard repainting horns as a last resort, and if there is no alternative they try to repaint in the original colour.
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Re: Luxophon horn gramophone, repainted horn?
I actually like it. If it were me, I'd strip the paint on the arm, elbow, turntable, etc. and replate it. I'd keep the horn.nostalgia wrote:I always had a weakness for colors, in this matter, I understand it can only be explained as, bad taste;)
PS. Promise to stop me if I ever start painting my HMV/Columbia/Odeon cabinets red !
I guess I should also stop all plans about repainting the horns on some of my horn gramophones
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Re: Luxophon horn gramophone, repainted horn?
Actually that is exactly what I also would have done, but don't tell our fellow forum members...gramophone-georg wrote:I actually like it. If it were me, I'd strip the paint on the arm, elbow, turntable, etc. and replate it. I'd keep the horn.nostalgia wrote:I always had a weakness for colors, in this matter, I understand it can only be explained as, bad taste;)
PS. Promise to stop me if I ever start painting my HMV/Columbia/Odeon cabinets red !
I guess I should also stop all plans about repainting the horns on some of my horn gramophones
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OK- your secret is safe with me!nostalgia wrote:Actually that is exactly what I also would have done, but don't tell our fellow forum members...gramophone-georg wrote:I actually like it. If it were me, I'd strip the paint on the arm, elbow, turntable, etc. and replate it. I'd keep the horn.nostalgia wrote:I always had a weakness for colors, in this matter, I understand it can only be explained as, bad taste;)
PS. Promise to stop me if I ever start painting my HMV/Columbia/Odeon cabinets red !
I guess I should also stop all plans about repainting the horns on some of my horn gramophones
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