Silvertone

Post by **oltractor** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 8:58 pm

Just picked this up, goldtone hardware, purple turntable felt, question I have is should it have a grill cloth or not? If yes what color? Thanks

De Soto Frank · Post by **De Soto Frank** » Sat Mar 12, 2016 3:14 pm

The lid and cabinet look very much like a "New Columbia" upright circa 1924...

I have a Silvertone clone of a Victor VV X or XI, in golden oak; that one has a black chintz grille-cloth that appears to be original.

I would say "yes" on the grille-cloth, not sure what color.

Could you grab some pics with the lid open, when you have a chance ? Would like to see details of the playing compartment.

Frank

Post by **oltractor** » Sun Mar 13, 2016 8:34 am

this is the inside

pathe · Post by **pathe** » Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:12 pm

Hello,
I have 4 silvertone machines, 1 is a tabletop it has nickel fittings w/green felt.

The other 3 are uprights 1 is Mahogany, 2 are fumed oak all the uprights have the same gold fittings and purple turntable as your machine doe's all 4 machines have the original grill cloth (or what's left of it) it is a tan/gold weave that looks like a fine mesh window screen (square holes).

all 3 uprights are different but all resemble Victrola copies.

Regards, Ken

pathe · Post by **pathe** » Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:31 pm

Here is the Mahogany silvertone

Regards, Ken

De Soto Frank · Post by **De Soto Frank** » Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:19 pm

oltractor wrote:this is the inside

Thanks for the additional picture !

While the cabinet reminds me of "New Columbia" from the outside, the playing area looks like most Silvertones I have seen, similar to Victrolas.

I am not certain, but the grain pattern on the motorboard looks like Walnut veneer ?

Don't know if Walnut was an option for Silvertone, but if so, that would be kind of special.

Frank

Post by **oltractor** » Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:34 am

Don't know if Walnut was an option for Silvertone, but if so, that would be kind of special.

It sure looks to be walnut

Post by **oltractor** » Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:36 am

Thanks Ken!

Post by **emerson** » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:14 pm

That is a nice find and I believe it may be on a Silvertone record sleeve with two other models, an upright and a console (I have both)---went to check the record sleeve but can't find it---luckily the machines are a little larger and easier to spot.

pathe · Post by **pathe** » Tue Mar 15, 2016 1:28 pm

Hello, I believe this is the record sleeve that was mentioned earlier not a very common sleeve.
Regards, Ken

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