That's incredible Scott, thank you so much for sharing with us such a rare combination!
Fran
Columbia Graphophone AI with Bettini Nt Attachment
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"Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while" - the unappreciative supervisor.
"Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while" - the unappreciative supervisor.
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Thanks Fran. It's never any fun to keep these historical treasures to yourself. One of the best parts of the hobby is to share a collection, knowledge, and resources with the community. Great way to educate others who may one day say, "hey, I know what that is or I have seen this before."
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Wow - I love Columbia phonographs and I must say that has to be the rarest of the rare! Congrats and thanks for sharing. Is there a story you could share on how you acquired it - fellow collector, original owner, auction, etc.?
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Thanks Kent. I wish I had a compelling story about how i found it in the wild or something more fun. The combination of phonograph and Bettini were two different sources, but was so great to be able have possibly, a unique set-up. I am thrilled with how clean and original the AI and it came with the Simplex shaver. I have 4 Bettini phonographs currently, but would be neat to find a Bettini Gem someday.
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How about some pictures of your other Bettinis?
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Rene
Here you go:
Bettini Home with Type P reproducer and original horn.
Bettini Standard with Type N reproducer . No horn at the moment.
Bettini (most likely a Pathé) on Eastern Talking Machine Eagle with original cylinder box and reproducer case and reproduction horn.
Here you go:
Bettini Home with Type P reproducer and original horn.
Bettini Standard with Type N reproducer . No horn at the moment.
Bettini (most likely a Pathé) on Eastern Talking Machine Eagle with original cylinder box and reproducer case and reproduction horn.
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here are the rest of the pics. Sorry for the order.
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Nice Scott, thank you! As impressive as all of them are, I have to admit that my favorite is that Eagle. Stunning all, nonetheless!
Cheers,
Fran
Cheers,
Fran
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Thanks Fran. I'd have to say my favorite is the AI. it plays great, is electric and looks so cool with all that metal.