Jones Motrola Winder

Discussions on Talking Machines & Accessories
Post Reply
A Ford 1
Victor II
Posts: 414
Joined: Wed May 20, 2015 1:55 pm

Jones Motrola Winder

Post by A Ford 1 »

Hi all,
I see these are shown in and valued at between $100 to 150 in " Antique Phonograph Gadgets, Gizmos & Gimmicks" published in 1999. I would like to ask if anyone might be able to give me an updated valuation as I am interested in obtaining one for my C-19.
Thank you all most kindly,
Allen

gramophone78
Victor VI
Posts: 3946
Joined: Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:42 am
Location: Western Canada

Re: Jones Motrola Winder

Post by gramophone78 »

Like anything, there is no set value. As stated in the book...prices listed are only a guide. Condition and completeness will also dictate price. I would just keep checking on Ebay (they turn up) and you may find one at a price you consider affordable.

If I wanted one....I would gladly pay $150 for one... ;).

A Ford 1
Victor II
Posts: 414
Joined: Wed May 20, 2015 1:55 pm

Re: Jones Motrola Winder

Post by A Ford 1 »

I was not expressing concern over the level of the price range but asking if the price range had change. Is the price range the same, higher etc. I did not know of the winders existence until I saw articles on it in the last year or so and only recently thought about buying one.
Thank you all kindly for any guidance,
Allen

User avatar
NEFaurora
Victor IV
Posts: 1214
Joined: Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:02 pm
Personal Text: "A Phonograph in every home..."
Location: Melbourne, FL (Former New Yorker!)

Re: Jones Motrola Winder

Post by NEFaurora »

A Pic of the object in question would help here....

I've never even heard of this object though I can guess that this is an "Automatic Winder"..

:o)

Tony K.

Edison Collector/Restorer

A Ford 1
Victor II
Posts: 414
Joined: Wed May 20, 2015 1:55 pm

Re: Jones Motrola Winder

Post by A Ford 1 »

I have a wanted post on the Yankee Trader that is now on the first page and therefore easy to find. My post has at least a drawing of the winder supplied by PeterF. A picture also is in the book "Antique Phonograph Gadgets, gizmos & Gimmicks".
.

Uncle Vanya
Victor IV
Posts: 1269
Joined: Sun Oct 25, 2009 12:53 pm
Location: Michiana

Re: Jones Motrola Winder

Post by Uncle Vanya »

I have three or four back at home. All are working, but none have the winding shafts or mounting brackets. These are easy enough to fabricate, though.

I'd expect that a complete unit with bracket and winding shaft would easily sell for a couple hundred in the current market. A Motrola motor only should go for half that price, or a bit less.

Post Reply