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We have come across a Columbia Parlor Desk Graphophone in really bad condition. I know it was for the concert cylinders due to the pegs in the drawers, although they are in bad shape. Does anyone know what Columbia Concert machine that these held? I'm just curious as this piece is beyond help I'm afraid...
Thanks so much in advance.
Columbia Parlor Desk Graphophone
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Re: Columbia Parlor Desk Graphophone
I've seen one of these with Graphophone Grand (Type GG) installed, but usually they had the smaller Home Grand (Type HG). Is the top board still in place to measure the opening for the machine?
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Re: Columbia Parlor Desk Graphophone
Here are pictures of the desk with an early AG model ,#2997, with the nickel plated brass bedplate and a GG from the first run of GG's
The one you found on the net is mine, has an early Washington Model A phono installed.
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Re: Columbia Parlor Desk Graphophone
"I've seen one of these with Graphophone Grand (Type GG) installed, but usually they had the smaller Home Grand (Type HG). Is the top board still in place to measure the opening for the machine?"
The top board is present, yet in poor condition, thus not allowing an adequate measurement of the size.
The top board is present, yet in poor condition, thus not allowing an adequate measurement of the size.
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Re: Columbia Parlor Desk Graphophone
I think that any piece is better than no piece, especially for this more seldom graphophone piece. There are experts who can restore even the most distressed items. Could you please post photographs of what you have.Hailey wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 1:15 pm We have come across a Columbia Parlor Desk Graphophone in really bad condition. I know it was for the concert cylinders due to the pegs in the drawers, although they are in bad shape. Does anyone know what Columbia Concert machine that these held? I'm just curious as this piece is beyond help I'm afraid...
Thanks so much in advance.
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Re: Columbia Parlor Desk Graphophone
I will when I get the chance. The piece is at our farm north of me about 4 hours right now...