BillH_NJ wrote: ↑Sat May 08, 2021 9:08 am
Duchesne wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 10:56 pm
WOW! That's rather pretty!
I only have two "mignonettes" from '15 in mahogany (Montana phonograph website has its sister in quartered oak *swoon*), I've not seen a De Luxe like yours with the extra upper carving on the front corners though. The casters have a nice clean collar/escutcheon on them. Are the casters original? They look really sharp.
The casters appear to be original but I am not certain—they were there when I acquired it. I got it because we happened to be in Charlie Martin’s place in Bristol, PA when a woman came it to ask about selling it for her parents in the Wilkes-Barre area. Charlie turned her down but we were interested in getting it and made a deal with her to get it directly from her parents’ men’s clothing store around Wilkes-Barre. It did have a non-gold elbow on the tonearm but everything else was there and the finish was in great shape.
Bill
Very nice find Bill, I did see a walnut job on FB marketplace, but I wasn't keen on the travel during this time... I think it was listed for $325. I do prefer them when they have a challenge. My second mignonette needs the springs re-drilled (I suspect). I may photograph the progress. I have to watch out though so they don't fly out all-of-a-sudden and slit my throat. I usually wear a large scarf, gloves, goggles, and a face shield... Last time i worked on one was 2005. Still, these are beautiful pieces you and the OP have. Cheers!