Is this a "real"machine or something bolted together.

[rizbone]

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Spotted this in an upcoming auction and was wondering if this is really a disk and cylinder machine? If interested I can post the auction listing.

[David Spanovich]

I can't quite tell. It looks like it might be a Columbia BKT -- http://www3.sympatico.ca/jean-paul.agna ... n3/bkt.htm

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[gramophoneshane]

Or sometimes called the "Oxford".

[kirtley2012]

100% real, it is a columbia graphophone, i am desperate to get one but cannot afford one

[rizbone]

Thanks all. I saw the taper and thought it might play disks as well. Nice looking machine, but I can't make the auction,and it appears the reproducer is missing anyway.

[schweg]

To me machines like this are where you get real bargains, and then use the strength of belonging to this forum to find the parts you need. I came across something similar at a local auction that was missing a key part, and therefore came home with me for what I consider a bargain price. Then, through the amazing network of connections on this forum, I was able to get the part expertly fabricated and delivered to my door for a really reasonable price. I am still very thankful to the gents who helped me out with this one.

These pics show the machine, but with the correct original part. I put the repro one on a nicer looking BQ since the shiny nickel looked too bright on this one that is a little worn, but still presentable.

Steve

[Lucius1958]

Or sometimes called the "Oxford".

Actually, the "Oxford" was a different model, the BVT. A unique feature is the non-removable reproducer: since the auction machine is apparently missing its reproducer (which is a big minus), it's pretty obviously a BKT...

Bill