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[Gramtastic]

Hi, this looks like an impressive set up. Can anyone tell me what the machine is ?
Thanks
Andrew

[howardpgh]

My guess is that that the machine with the big horn is an Edison something like an Opera?
The machine on the ground looks like a Victrola, but the position of the doorknobs seems odd.
These are just guesses.

[Jerry B.]

It's tough to tell but it's a fancy machine with two minute cylinders beneath it. I say it's a Columbia Twentieth Century BC. Jerry

[phonogfp]

The machine with the large horn is a BC Graphophone. The other, as Howard suggests, may be a Victor/HMV product, but it looks like someone has worked on those door knobs. No piano hinge either. The tone arm doesn't look right for Victor/HMV.

I don't claim to be a fashion authority, but judging by the children's clothing, this photo looks like something from the late teens or twenties, with the kids posing with old "toys." Perhaps a 1923 garage sale... That BC could be yours for two dollars!

George P.

[Gramtastic]

Thanks for the info. I would be happy to give them $5 for it !!