William Plummer Custom Made Phonograph Cabinet

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William Plummer Custom Made Phonograph Cabinet

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Unusual and original. See this Wikipedia link for more info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Plummer
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Very interesting!
I wonder what brand of phonograph works are installed?
Such a decorated piece should play something better than a plain black shellac record- maybe a Vocalion splatter design or Vogue picture disc!
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Couldn't help thinking of an old Doonesbury cartoon... "Afro-Rococo"
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The museum must be very happy to exhibit such a beautiful example of folk art.
"You can't take the phonographs nor the money with you, but the contentment the phonographs bring may well make your life better, and happier lives make the world a better place."

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I love it. That's why I bought this machine.

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Jerry B. wrote:I love it. That's why I bought this machine.

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Jerry, are there details about this machine posted somewhere on the forum? How about a Featured Phonograph?
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Jerry, are there details about this machine posted somewhere on the forum? How about a Featured Phonograph?
We had Forum fun about a year ago when I asked for the make and model of the machine which was the starting point of my piece of folk art. The prize was a pair of Nipper salt & pepper shakers. If you searched for "Can you identify this mystery machine? Prize Awarded!!" you would find it. The grand prize winner was Glenn "Damfino59."

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