Re: A Duophone on Ebay !
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 12:44 pm
That's true. But the missing stepped moulding on the front is the real challenge.Henry wrote:The knob in the upper left corner of the turntable compartment apparently incorporates an on-off lever switch for the light, judging from the wire routing.CarlosV wrote:This one seems to have a lightbulb fitted on it, wires and knob are apparent in the photos. The cabinet resembles a Columbia with its louvers, as well as the motor. I am no specialist on such machines, but it is strange to see such louvers in a non-Columbia brand.
As for the finish, the scrapes and dings could be touched up with matching pigments, and that lid crack filled with a mixture of powdered wood putty and carpenter's glue, tinted to match. Overall, though, this is a case that would merit a total refinish job, IMO.