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I don't know what it is but it must be a very rare "phonograph" with bids over 2k just after a single auction day!
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/252299759353?_tr ... EBIDX%3AIT
I'm sure some forum members will have some knowledge on this strange but interesting piece!
Thanks a lot
Jeff
Could someone identify this phonograph?
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Re: Could someone identify this phonograph?
Hand Operated...Apparently missing its mandrel...
The Reproducer arm is somewhat Edison-esc...
It could be some kind of Expermental off-beat European model..
Edison-Bell models usually had a id plate somewhere...
Definitely Interesting! Looks to be Circa 1880's....
Try finding parts for that one!
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Tony K.
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The Reproducer arm is somewhat Edison-esc...
It could be some kind of Expermental off-beat European model..
Edison-Bell models usually had a id plate somewhere...
Definitely Interesting! Looks to be Circa 1880's....
Try finding parts for that one!
)Tony K.
Edison Collector/Restorer
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Re: Could someone identify this phonograph?
Oops!
I just found it on "A world of antique phonograph" (Thanks to Timothy Fabrizio and George Paul!).
It's a phonograph made in France by Alphonse Darras.
Amazing!
Jeff
I just found it on "A world of antique phonograph" (Thanks to Timothy Fabrizio and George Paul!).
It's a phonograph made in France by Alphonse Darras.
Amazing!
Jeff
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Re: Could someone identify this phonograph?
Hooray! 
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Re: Could someone identify this phonograph?
Here 'Tis.
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Re: Could someone identify this phonograph?
Wow! Where'd you find such a perfect photo? Is it yours?Panatropia wrote:Here 'Tis.
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Re: Could someone identify this phonograph?
I wish it were. I simply googled the name Alphonse Darras, then did an image search. This would be a fairly straightforward restoration with primarily lathe work.
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Re: Could someone identify this phonograph?
Damn, it's a thing of beauty. I may bid on it. Easy resto. Look at this. Like spinning jewelry! But is that an Edison reproducer??
Methinks 'Tis a bit later than the 1880's.
Methinks 'Tis a bit later than the 1880's.
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Re: Could someone identify this phonograph?
(from http://www.phonorama.fr/de-multiples-cr ... ncais.html ) With a cabinet:
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Re: Could someone identify this phonograph?
No!Panatropia wrote:This would be a fairly straightforward restoration with primarily lathe work.
Have a look at the reproducer it is static..........which means, the missing pieces are quite complicated pieces of engineering, containing feed-screw and a bunch of other technology to move the mandrel appropriately. There are a few other bits missing as well so brave is the person who buys this in the hope of getting it working. There is a lot of work to do, and very few people with one and probably zero who will want to risk to disassemble their piece so someone can replicate it.