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Could you help me identify this machine? Thanks for your replies. Jerry Blais
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I believe these were made by Herfeld & Comp based on the horn design and turntable felt color. That's just my best guess.

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That's German, right, Martin?

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The small circular horn mouth is typically German, although some Thorens machines also featured it.
Worth having for the Chinoiserie finish alone, but don't expect great sound.

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epigramophone wrote:The small circular horn mouth is typically German, although some Thorens machines also featured it.
Worth having for the Chinoiserie finish alone, but don't expect great sound.
My thoughts exactly.
I tend to lean towards it being German though, simply because of the tonearm rest, a feature I don't recall ever seeing on a Thorens machine.

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Thanks for the replies. I'm trying to inventory my machines.

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Jerry,
Is there a brand name or trademark on the motor that might help identify a maker?
Martin may very well be right about the company who made the machine.
Perhaps posting the machine on the German forum could confirm this, or offer suggestions of alternative manufacturers.

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