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[gramophone78]

Call me a cynic if you like, but I reckon that motor is not the original. Would any manufacturer have cut a crude hole in the horn to accomodate part of the motor, or bashed dents in it for the same purpose? That escutcheon looks most odd on the front, screwed as it is to the very thin bars of the grille, and at a crazy angle. I wouldn't mind betting there's a filled in winding hole at the side?

Just to clarify. The hole in the horn is not for the motor. It is to allow the crank to connect to the motor..... .

[estott]

It has the look of having been built at home by someone with decent woodworking skills.

[Phono48]

It would appear the unit has to be pulled out to play, as how else would you put a record on, change the needle, and start the playing? Therefore, the idea of a crank-hole on the side does not make sense for this unit. The crank on the front is the only engineering solution possible.

Good point, I hadn't thought of that.

[FloridaClay]

A very interesting machine. I rather like the pull-out arrangement, cleverly done and somewhat unusual on wind-up machines. Good luck with your search for the maker.

Clay