These are very rare in this unlisted colour and in any colour remarkable gramophones, easily as good, if not superior to an HMV 102......and they're earlier too!
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Rare Green crocodile Columbia 112A portable
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Re: Rare Green crocodile Columbia 112A portable
Yes very rare and never catalogued, but not without it's faults which include :
A problem with the lid not self supporting, mentioned by the seller.
Missing wooden trim strip along the top of the horn opening.
Needle screw missing and replaced with a wood screw eye which may have stripped the stylus bar thread.
The soundbox should of course be a Columbia No.9, not the Thorens lookalike fitted.
I have owned my Green Crocodile 112a for several years. It cost £50 but was in need of considerable restoration work.
I hope this latest example finds a sympathetic and knowledgeable new owner.
A problem with the lid not self supporting, mentioned by the seller.
Missing wooden trim strip along the top of the horn opening.
Needle screw missing and replaced with a wood screw eye which may have stripped the stylus bar thread.
The soundbox should of course be a Columbia No.9, not the Thorens lookalike fitted.
I have owned my Green Crocodile 112a for several years. It cost £50 but was in need of considerable restoration work.
I hope this latest example finds a sympathetic and knowledgeable new owner.