Pathé

[m0xiemama]

I know there are Pathé fans on here. This one is for sale near me for $130. What do I need to know about Pathé to make sure I am getting a good machine?

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[Tinkerbell]

I'm certain there are plenty others with a lot more knowledge than me in this area, but right of the top off my head, I would say make certain the reproducer is in good condition, preferably with a good sapphire stylus still in it.

Somebody sure has the bug... I'll tell you, start looking for that larger house now!

[m0xiemama]

I keep telling myself I am going to stop looking on CList for a bit but I can't help it. I also want a well rounded collection but I have to keep reminding myself there is no hurry.I have a bunch of machines but only because I really haven't paid anything for them. Once I am more comfortable with them I will be much more picky....but yes, bigger house and bigger truck would be nice. I have to figure out how I am getting a XVI and my VTLA home from RI in Oct with a 1yr old on a 10hr drive. Haha

[Uncle Vanya]

That is a fairly scarce early American Pathé, with a mechanism built by Columbia, as the patent situation was still dicey for independent firms. These machines came fitted with a large aluminum French Pathé reproducer,and a lateral attachment which consisted of a Columbia No. 6 reproducer with an aluminum diaphragm, which effectively covered up the Columbia logo. The same reproducer was used on some Royal, Standard, United, American Women's League and Consolodated machines of 1914-1915 vintage.

[m0xiemama]

Thank you Uncle Vanya. Sounds like it is a neat piece of Pathé history. I will go look at it this weekend.

[brianu]

if that machine is complete, and especially if it's running (but even if it has a broken spring), you should buy it at that price. that's an early, uncommon model, and it's oak. but I wouldn't expect it to include the saphire stylus or a lateral adapter (the former is an easy find, the latter not as easy but by no means a challenge) - if it did, that price would be even more of a steal.

[VintageTechnologies]

That Pathé looks great on the outside. It if looks as clean on the inside and is reasonably complete with motor and reproducer, then a baseline cost of $130 is a steal. Even if you have to replace a mainspring, reproducer or stylus ($40-$70 on eBay), you are still doing okay.

[m0xiemama]

The ad says it plays beautifully. There is a picture of the inside that looks like the lateral adapter is what is on it. I haven't heard back to see if it has the Pathé. Hopefully Sat it will be mine.

Andrea

[m0xiemama]

Here's the inside. Guys says it plays just fine they just don't have the room for it. We shall see tomorrow. Cross your fingers for me.

[Norfolkguy]

I sure hope you get it, looks awesome. I'd love to find one myself. There is a Sonora close to me for 185.00, the cabinet is similar to a Victor on this model. Does anyone have any experience with the sound of these?