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Interesting Brunswick machine, seemingly in excellent condition.

$400 US

The esthetics of the finish do not appeal to me personally.

And, although, I do not know much about Ultona tone arms, I don't think the the reproducer is in the right position for playing that Victor disk, but hey ... I could be wrong.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/atq/ ... 36242.html

It appears it had the dreaded "antiquing" finish done to it, so prevalent in the 70s.

CharliePhono wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:00 pm It appears it had the dreaded "antiquing" finish done to it, so prevalent in the 70s.

The same "restorer" has added what looks like a Victor ID plate. Why?

epigramophone wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:28 am

CharliePhono wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:00 pm It appears it had the dreaded "antiquing" finish done to it, so prevalent in the 70s.

The same "restorer" has added what looks like a Victor ID plate. Why?

That's a business card from Walt Sommers, just laying there.

CharliePhono wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:00 pm It appears it had the dreaded "antiquing" finish done to it, so prevalent in the 70s.

The vendor says the finish is original, and a CL vendor wouldn't tell lies now, would they?

JerryVan wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:43 am

epigramophone wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:28 am

CharliePhono wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:00 pm It appears it had the dreaded "antiquing" finish done to it, so prevalent in the 70s.

The same "restorer" has added what looks like a Victor ID plate. Why?

That's a business card from Walt Sommers, just laying there.

I must be overdue for an eye test .

Lah Ca wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:13 am

CharliePhono wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:00 pm It appears it had the dreaded "antiquing" finish done to it, so prevalent in the 70s.

The vendor says the finish is original, and a CL vendor wouldn't tell lies now, would they?

It does have the original finish, underneath that white/beige goop.