Phonographic Menageries

[drh]

I'm inspired by a parallel thread in which Nipper, complete with Santa hat, appears with a Columbia AH. I have "critters" with three of my machines, all on a high shelf, and I got to thinking it might be fun to see other folks' similar displays. Photos of my little zoo, in which the AH gets a feline rather than canine companion, are below; the machines in question are the aforementioned Columbia AH, a Pathé 1 cylinder player, and a Victor Monarch Junior. Let's see yours!

[Jerry B.]

Couple of things...

Here's a photo of Nipper in front of a French machine. I enjoy Nipper projects and this one was my most ambitious.

Here's a photo of my version of a guest book. Years ago at the old Union Show one vendor had all three sizes of new plastic Nippers. I believe the large one sold for around $160. So when I found one for $100 in a local antique shop I bought it. Since they were inexpensive and easy to find I decided to ask visiting collectors to sign Nipper. And thanks to my Wisconsin Cheese Head friends for his hat! I'd encourage collectors to stop for a visit and sign Nipper when visiting Oregon.

Jerry B.

[phonogfp]

Jerry,

I see I visited you on November 16, 2005! I have fond memories of that visit.

Happy New Year!

George P.

[phonogfp]

I was upstairs just now on an unrelated "errand," and was reminded of this post. It's a quiet afternoon here (finally!), so I took a few shots of various animals...

George P.

Naturally, there must be a pedestrian display so that civilians can point and say, "Oh look! The RCA dog!"

It's surprising to me how many civilians DON'T recognize this particular example...

Years ago I swiped my wife's Easter decoration to be pressed into service with a Type Q Graphophone.

This original King Cole Nipper is bashful; spending his time staring at the rear end of an Edison Home.

I liked this Halloween decoration so much that I can't put him away. He didn't like the tune on this, so he's waiting for a refund of his nickel.

This kewpie doll has admired a Credenza and a Type AH Disc Graphophone at different times, but she's currently enamored of a Model D Gem.

Finally, these Nippers (some dealer promos; some salt & peppers) are very seldom noticed by anyone other than our 3 year-old grandson. He's allowed to carry around the salt & peppers, which pleases him. No, he's not the reason that there are only three...

[drh]

...Here's a photo of my version of a guest book. Years ago at the old Union Show one vendor had all three sizes of new plastic Nippers. I believe the large one sold for around $160. So when I found one for $100 in a local antique shop I bought it. Since they were inexpensive and easy to find I decided to ask visiting collectors to sign Nipper. And thanks to my Wisconsin Cheese Head friends for his hat! I'd encourage collectors to stop for a visit and sign Nipper when visiting Oregon.

Jerry B.

I love it!

[drh]

...Years ago I swiped my wife's Easter decoration to be pressed into service with a Type Q Graphophone.
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Some real winners there--well, OK, no disc jockeys on horses, but that would be Winners-with-a-capital-W--but putting a(n Easter) bunny into service is especially delightful!

[epigramophone]

Our cat Holly is gramophone trained. She has never tried to jump on one, but has been known to sleep underneath one.

[Raphael]

[phonogfp]

That's great, Raphael!

George P.