Zonophone question

[dennis]

Does anyone know which styling on a Zonophone of circa 1898 to 1903 is 1) older and 2) more rare - the crank-thru-the-wooden-case or the crank-thru-the-metal-hump?

Thanks.

[Jerry B.]

Thanks to Gregg Kline and George Paul's excellent article, the early Zonophone cranks went through the side of the cabinets and the ones with the cranks entering the hump were later. The new publication in available on line and well worth the effort to locate and read. Better yet, join the club!

[Jerry B.]

I should have mentioned the publication is "The Antique Phonograph" (formerly "The Sound Box") published by The Antique Phonograph Society (formerly the California Antique Phonograph Society). It's a great organization and dues are only $25 which includes the world class publication mailed quarterly. If you (anyone) really really can't afford the $25, I'll kick in $10 towards your first year dues. Jerry Blais

[dennis]

Thanks, Jerry, for your response. I can afford the $25. However, if you would like to help me with the Orthophonic Credenza I've been lusting for...............

[phonogfp]

Thanks, Jerry, for your kind words about the article. For anyone wanting to see it, along with the entire December 2011 issue of The Antique Phonograph, here's a link:

http://www.antiquephono.org/aps_008.htm

George P.

[Jerry B.]

Were all the rear mount Zonophone machines introduced after Victor took control of the Zonophone company?

[phonogfp]

Were all the ream mount Zonophone machines introduced after Victor took control of the Zonophone company?

Yes. I doubt any rear mount Zonophones were manufactured before 1904.

George P.