Zonophone reproducer question

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fmblizz
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Zonophone reproducer question

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Has anyone ever seen a Zonophone Concert V reproducer without any writing on it. I'm thinking this is probably a reproduction but of course the owner says that it is original and came with a machine that he's had for 20 years, give or take. Lousy picture but it does look like it may have some age.

Hoping for any opinions please.. See picture provided.

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Re: Zonophone reproducer question

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I don't believe it's an authentic Zonophone reproducer. I hesitate to use the word "reproduction" since I wouldn't think "Concert V" if I saw it sitting on a shelf. I believe it was most likely made by a "machinist" at some time. The somewhat crude chatter marks around the inside diameter, adjacent to the face, are a tip-off to an item that was not commercially made.

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Re: Zonophone reproducer question

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I agree, it has a homemade look, possibly done decades ago.

There's a reproduction "High Quality Concert V" on sale right now, for comparison -- https://www.ebay.com/itm/324771069697 -->
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Also -- https://www.google.com/search?q=Zonopho ... 8&dpr=1.54

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