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You know, the little Consolette or 4-3 model of the Orthophonic Victrola is a pretty fine performer,many is quite clear pact, to boot. The small, straight "Western Electric" horn performs much better than any previous machine. Although the bass response of the 4-3 is not up to that of the Credenza, the lack of folding makes for much more Ben response in the midrange and upper register. An acoustic era vocal record can seem to be lacking in brilliance and presence when played on a Credenza, but when played on a Consolette it retains its original brilliance, and is much more accurately reproduced, along with a greatly improved reproduction of the accompaniment.

These little machines, when properly set up, also wear records far less than any pre-1925 phonograph.

Edisone wrote:From the Jamestown, NY paper of September 1917 - they seem to be describing the Chippendale DD model being made by the Jamestown Mantel Company:

I have owned a couple of Sheraton Inlay machines with cabinets made by Jamestown Mantle, along with a Louis XIV

The article mentions that "Each case requires 20 days to complete".

No doubt most of that time was consumed by the finishing process, waiting for the varnish to dry, etc.


Very interesting reading, thank you for sharing, Edisone !

Edisone wrote:From the Jamestown, NY paper of September 1917 - they seem to be describing the Chippendale DD model being made by the Jamestown Mantel Company:

Could possibly have been the C-150 as well...

Bill

De Soto Frank wrote:The article mentions that "Each case requires 20 days to complete".

No doubt most of that time was consumed by the finishing process, waiting for the varnish to dry, etc.


Very interesting reading, thank you for sharing, Edisone !

DITTO! Very illuminating.

Fran

I think this is a matching DD record cabinet/stand. I forget for which model. However, I think the machines grill matches the pattern on it.

gramophone78 wrote:I think this is a matching DD record cabinet/stand. I forget for which model. However, I think the machines grill matches the pattern on it.

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Wow!!!!! That cabinet would look good with my Edison Chalet B-19

How common are those cabinets?

Looks like the base cabinet for the Edison B-80. I have this same record cabinet, mine has little engraved circular spots on the top where the Edison cabinet's "feet" would sit. (Mine is also oak but was given a "mahogany" finish at some point, so I'm thankful for this pic to show me what it should actually look like).

KAP

Victrolacollector wrote:Thanks so much guys! I think I am leaning for a full size Victrola. I don't have enough room for a credenza so, It will probably be a pre-ortho machine.

You all have been helpful in this decision.

I would say, I missed out on a nice Brunswick with Ultona, it was Oak and had all the manuals with it. The price was $395.00, next time I went back to the antique mall in Michigan city, Indiana, it was gone. I could not believe how great the carvings were, ornate detail and the hardware was nice and shiny.

If I may offer a suggestion, before buying an upright think about what kind of records you want to play on it. If you have large numbers of Edison discs relative to others, an Edison machine with adapter for laterals might make sense. Otherwise, in my experience the adapters are fussy to use at best. If you have lots of Pathé records, consider a Pathé machine or buy a Victrola and get a vertical cut add-on reproducer for it. (I have one for my Victor V open-horn, and handled with appropriate caution it works quite well for Pathés.) If you have primarily electrical era laterals, an orthophonic or Viva-Tonal is the thing; remember, not all were a massive as the Credenza, and the so-called Consolette was not appreciably larger than a typical acoustic era upright. If most of your records are pre-electrical laterals, then a good Victrola would be the best choice. At least, that's how *I* would go about it. Good luck, and good hunting!