Sonora identification

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Sonora identification

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Hi, just picked this up at auction, i have the piece for the grill, plays well, paid $120 for it, what model is this, has wooden tone arm with both reproducers, drawer in the record cabinet with holders for the reproducers, wood lid support
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Check the underside of the drawer... :)

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There is half a sticker there with patent dates and names, last date being 1918, any other tips?
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Here you go... From a 1920 catalog:

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For $120 you did extremely well IMHO.

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Thank You!
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Looks like it's been refinished on the outside....

but, $120 for a wooden arm Sonora Elite: you can't beat that with a stick... :)

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I have a Sonora that a woman that I knew gave me.The sides are straight,and the front is serpentine.Can anyone tell me what model Sonora it is,and provide a picture?Thanks.edisonplayer
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edisonplayer wrote:I have a Sonora that a woman that I knew gave me.The sides are straight,and the front is serpentine.Can anyone tell me what model Sonora it is,and provide a picture?Thanks.edisonplayer

wouldn't it be easier if you provided the picture being that you have the machine? or am I confused?
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edisonplayer wrote:I have a Sonora that a woman that I knew gave me.The sides are straight,and the front is serpentine.Can anyone tell me what model Sonora it is,and provide a picture?Thanks.edisonplayer

I believe that is the Imperial
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