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Official Model/Style Code 350
Type of phonograph upright "Floor Model"
Serial Number None Found
Lot number None Found
Finish Mahogany
Type of Reproducer Double head Ultona
Horn shape Oval
Motorboard material and features Metal
Motor type Electric
Finish/material of hardware Gold plated
Type and color of medallion No Medallion was ever fitted

(I like how "Silvertone" did his, so I'm going to copy his way for mine.)


Official Model "C" Style "Colonial"
Type of phonograph Console "Floor Model"
Serial Number:138339
Lot number:1000
Finish Mahogany
Type of Reproducer Double head Ultona
Horn shape Oval
(Motorboard material and features Metal)
Motor type: Double spring later Brunsiwck motor.
Finish/material of hardware Gold plated
Type and color of medallion Round/Gold?

I made a post on my Brunswick when I first got it, and have been wanting to show the progress, but haven't had the time. ( http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... =2&t=26381 )

Official Model/Style Code (117, Cortez, etc.)
104
Type of phonograph (Console/credenza, table-top, portable, upright "Floor Model")
portable
Serial Number
124744
Lot number (4 digit, usually stamped into the cabinet by the horn)
unknown
Finish (Golden Oak, Mahogany, etc.)
a "leatherette" type material, black on the exterior, green on the inside)
Type of Reproducer (Single head Ultona, Double head Ultona, etc.)
typical nickle plated reproducer with aluminum diaphragm
Horn shape (Oval/Rectangular)
rectangular chamber at the right side of the case opening up through the motor board
Motorboard material and features (wood, metal, pinstripes)
See above re covering, a green leatherette over wood.The leatherette is embossed with a diamond pattern.
Motor type (Type B, Type 3, number of springs, etc.)
Haven't time to take it apart now. Perhaps later.
Finish/material of hardware (gold plated, nickel plated, pot metal, brass)
Nickel
Type and color of medallion (muse with lyre, Miss Brunswick, Brunswick Banner, nails or no nails)
Nickeled circle with serial # and model #, the word Brunswick in script, a rather vine-like decorative pattern around the top edge. Attached with brads.
Any known documented date (packing slip, etc.)
Haven't time to take it apart now. Perhaps later.

Thanks All!

I'm away this week, but will update the database as soon as I get back.

Yes, the girl looking down into the phonograph is "Iona Brunswick", the "Brunswick Girl" used in much of the company's marketing and promotional materials.

-B

Silvertone wrote:Official Model/Style Code 350
Type of phonograph upright "Floor Model"
Serial Number None Found
Lot number None Found
Finish Mahogany
Type of Reproducer Double head Ultona
Horn shape Oval
Motorboard material and features Metal
Motor type Electric
Finish/material of hardware Gold plated
Type and color of medallion No Medallion was ever fitted

Hi Silvertone,

The lot and serial number might be pressed into the bottom of the horn enclosure, along the lip. It would be visible if you remove the grill.

-B

The lot and serial number might be pressed into the bottom of the horn enclosure, along the lip. It would be visible if you remove the grill.

Good advice, but I checked every location that was accessible and could find no numbers. This is an early machine, and perhaps the company didn't serialize at first.

Is the Cortez considered and upright or a console?

RAK402 wrote:Is the Cortez considered and upright or a console?

I would say upright.

Hello Bil,
I hope the following information about my Brunswick helps with your research.
Roy
Model: 127
Cabinet: Upright
Serial Number: 202752
Lot Number: 5466 Interestingly, the cabinet is stamped 5466-202752 over an earlier serial number of 157640.
Finish: Japanese Lacquer
Reproducer: Triple head Ultona
Horn Shape: Oval
Motorboard: Black metal
Motor Type: 3 Spring
Finish of Hardware: Gold
Type and Color of Medallion: Gold Muse with Lyre, 2 Nails

Official Model/Style Code: Model 122
Type of phonograph: upright "Floor Model"
Serial Number: 183396
Lot number: 4518, (also a "T" is stamped and the serial number is stamped below the horn as well)
Finish: very dark, nearly black Mahogany, excellent original finish
Type of Reproducer: Double head Ultona, but with only diamond disc and lateral capability. The thumb screw is on the front, same as a Victrola. Everything appears to be original.
Horn shape: Oval
Motorboard material and features: metal, black with gold lettering
Motor type: Type B, 4 springs
Finish/material of hardware: gold plated
Type and color of medallion: muse with lyre, with nails
Record Storage: 5 pull put bins
ornate carvings on feet, tops of the corner columns, (front and rear). Locking lid. Carved apron on sides and front.