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Does anyone know if this sort of paint job was done professionally on these Cygnet horns? It appears to be from that time but I was just curious if anyone has seen these painted like this before.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Edison-Model-A-Fire ... 4054139886
Period Paint Job
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SonnyPhono
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gramophoneshane
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Re: Period Paint Job
We got coloured cygnet (and other) horns from the Edison factory here in Australia, but I dont think they were ever available in USA. I've seen them in blue, green & red, but never in yellow, and never with flowers painted on them (from the factory).
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Edisone
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Re: Period Paint Job
Egads. Looks like a fairly "professional" job, but French's Mustard Yellow? El Yucko !!!
Still if you can get it for $500 or so, it would be a deal (after repainting)
Still if you can get it for $500 or so, it would be a deal (after repainting)
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bbphonoguy
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Re: Period Paint Job
Even I can tell this is not original. Looks like some housewife tried to dress it up or something. Anyway, horns can be replaced or repainted in an appropriate manner, so I wouldn't call it a dealbreaker.