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Hello to all.
I am new to this forum. This is a bit of an id mystery. I have an upright phonograph that I acquired in the late 1960’s. It was in the Hudson Valley region of New York.
The label on the lid says “Deluxe the phonograph Supreme”.The mica was cracked and I replaced the original diaphragm with a Victor Exhibition.
I didn’t save the original diaphragm.
The cabinet had been painted so I stripped and refinished it in the early 2000’s.
When I removed the lid the other side had a decal that was painted over but appears to say Sonora.
There is no other identification anywhere. The motor has no id on it.
I have cleaned the motor and looked everywhere for a name plate.
I will attach pictures.
I will also be asking some questions about spring removal when I find the right topic heading.
Phonograph id
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trimblealx
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Phonograph id
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- This is the decal on the opposite side of the lid.
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- This is the cleaned motor
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- This is the decal that appears when the lid is opened
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trimblealx
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AmberolaAndy
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Re: Phonograph id
I’m assuming due to a newspaper article I found, this machine dates to about 1920 and was sold in New Jersey.
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trimblealx
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Re: Phonograph id
Thanks for the info.
Do you know where I might find the newspaper article?
Do you know where I might find the newspaper article?
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Benjamin_L
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Re: Phonograph id
This is an interesting mystery... The grille/cabinet would make me think it's a Sonora second style Nocturne (1920-1923) but the “Deluxe" decal is very odd. It looks period, making me think it's a re-branded Sonora? But Sonora did not license any of their phonographs to be re-branded.
I also found a local ad for a New Jersey piano shop advertising a “Deluxe" brand phonograph, but I can't say for certain if it's connected.
I also found a local ad for a New Jersey piano shop advertising a “Deluxe" brand phonograph, but I can't say for certain if it's connected.
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trimblealx
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Re: Phonograph id
This looks like it. Appears to be a re- branded Sonora .
Thanks Benjamin.
Thanks Benjamin.
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JerryVan
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Re: Phonograph id
Yup. Look at his 1st photo, showing the obliterated Sonora decal.Benjamin_L wrote: Fri May 31, 2024 10:35 pm This is an interesting mystery... The grille/cabinet would make me think it's a Sonora second style Nocturne (1920-1923) but the “Deluxe" decal is very odd. It looks period, making me think it's a re-branded Sonora? But Sonora did not license any of their phonographs to be re-branded.
I also found a local add for a New Jersey piano shop advertising a “Deluxe" brand phonograph, but I can't say for certain if it's connected.