Please id this 'phono' bamboo fibre needle cutter

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Please id this 'phono' bamboo fibre needle cutter

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This bamboo needle cutter has always been one of my favourites. It is very simple to use and works well with most of my sound-boxes.

Can anyone provide any information about it please I wonder ?

Thank you for any help you can offer.
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The letters on the bottom point to France or a french speaking nation.

BTE = breveté = patented
SGDG = sans garanti du guovernement = without government guarantee.

James.

PS: I like it! :coffee:

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Roaring20s wrote: Sun Jan 21, 2024 8:42 pm The letters on the bottom point to France or a french speaking nation.

BTE = breveté = patented
SGDG = sans garanti du guovernement = without government guarantee.

James.

PS: I like it! :coffee:
Thanks very much Roaring20s !

Very interesting indeed - maybe I could have a coffee with you and we can admire it together ! :coffee:

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:rose:
I like its design. Very artful.
It looks like a lyre or the f-holes of a violin.

James.

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Roaring20s wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:31 am :rose:
I like its design. Very artful.
It looks like a lyre or the f-holes of a violin.

James.
I see what you mean.

I agree with you - although earlier today it reminded me of some-thing else but I can't quite remember what it was now ......
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Don't know if this will help --

From the European Patent Database --
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SEE: https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publica ... 3514A&KC=A#

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OrthoFan wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:55 pm Don't know if this will help --

From the European Patent Database --

Screenshot 2024-01-22 115447.jpg
SEE: https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publica ... 3514A&KC=A#

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Wow !!!

I can't thank you enough OrthoFan. The documentation and patent date etc are fantastic.

I am really pleased that it just 'crept in' during the 1920's.

Thank you so very much again.

Another mystery solved !

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Good work OrthoFan!

As for phonographing a Crazy Wabbit, Ill leave that to Elmer Fudd :lol:
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