Eltinolean Phonograph

[estott]

Here's a promotional sheet for the "Eltinolean" I saw on Ebay. Nothing special, but check out the markups offered to dealers: You could buy a machine for $66 and (they claimed) sell it for $150. They'd even include "30 selections" on Columbia Records- I bet that was 15 discs. The tone arm is a commonly found style and actually a rather good one.

[greencom]

estott,
I recently found a really nice Eltinolean from a local antique store. I am amazed at the almost total lack of information about this machine and the company that made it. I assume it was a small obscure firm that did not last long or make many machines, I think they are very rare but are not worth much as they are virtually unknown and have no collector base. I am new to this forum and am looking forward to future chats with all of you.
Bob

[estott]

Glad this forum could be of some help.

You're right- some of these obscure makes can quality as being rare or scarce but that doesn't valuable or sought after. I once found a machine made in my birthplace of Sidney NY- only one I've ever seen and probably scarce, but quite drab and dull otherwise. A lot of the appeal in these off brands is in the fretwork horn grille.

[Edisone]

This week's special: If you can pronounce "Eltinolean", you get a 25% discount!

hehe

[greencom]

This week's special: If you can pronounce "Eltinolean", you get a 25% discount!

hehe

Actually when I finally did say the name to the owner of the shop he did give me a 10% discount,oh yeah cash helped too, I paid $100 for it simply because it does work and the cabinet is in beautiful condition and I was intrigued by the name. I figured I'd just go home and Google it, I've never stumped Google before, but the old record player did.
Bob

[Phonofreak]

Some of those off brand machines can be very attractive. In most cased, purchase price can be very reasonable
Harvey Kravitz

[Edisone]

Methinks you got a good deal !

This week's special: If you can pronounce "Eltinolean", you get a 25% discount!

hehe

Actually when I finally did say the name to the owner of the shop he did give me a 10% discount,oh yeah cash helped too, I paid $100 for it simply because it does work and the cabinet is in beautiful condition and I was intrigued by the name. Bob

[greencom]

Methinks you got a good deal !

Could be perhaps, I feel that any machine that's working and in nice condition is worth at least that, no matter it's make. I find that the economy is taking it's toll on all the collector markets however.
Bob

[greencom]

Just in case anybody wants to know what an Eltinolean looks like:

[estott]

Very nice! Simple but nice, even a bit dainty.