Re: What could it be!? Photos Added!
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 3:53 pm
Thanks for the suspense........it was worth the wait. An amazing piece. Congratulations!
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Re: What could it be!? Photos Added!
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:15 pm
Absolutely stunning machine. What a great find. Congratulations.
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Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:33 pm
Wow! It's amazing, and the condition looks stunning. Great find!
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Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:35 pm
Proportions don't look right. It looks to me like 18" of legs are missing.
Chuck
Chuck
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Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:22 pm
Would this have been a custom machine made by cabinetmakers or a factory production re-motored with a Victor motor? Either way, I think it's awesome. That thing deserves a nice library to sit in someplace.
I like the side panel closing and hiding the crank hole. That's kind of a neat touch--would be neat if it was a slotted crank, easier to hide. At least that big motor should give plenty running time.
Beautiful carving!
I like the side panel closing and hiding the crank hole. That's kind of a neat touch--would be neat if it was a slotted crank, easier to hide. At least that big motor should give plenty running time.
Beautiful carving!
Re: What could it be!? Photos Added!
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:47 pm
Nope... The feet are correct and uncut.ChuckA wrote:Proportions don't look right. It looks to me like 18" of legs are missing.
Chuck
How would you sit at the desk if it was 18" taller anyway. :p
Thanks everyone! I am very excited but the wife hates it
Kirk
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Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 10:57 pm
I would move some furniture around and get this thing where your wife might not mind it. This is really a neat piece of vintage furniture. Never mind the hidden phonograph. It's nice as a piece of carving, as a vintage desk and all that--and having a record player, and a windup one to boot, makes it even cooler.
Put a Corona 3 typewriter in it (they weigh about six pounds and change) or maybe an Esterbrook Dip-Less Fountain Well, and you've got what I would call an ideal writing spot. I love listening to 78s when I write.
Put a Corona 3 typewriter in it (they weigh about six pounds and change) or maybe an Esterbrook Dip-Less Fountain Well, and you've got what I would call an ideal writing spot. I love listening to 78s when I write.
Re: What could it be!? Photos Added!
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:45 pm
Very nice find. It's so unusual and beautifully made. Congratulations! 
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 2:41 am
For a homemade handyman machine this is exceptionally good! Beats the pants out of the homemade case machine I have! 
Re: What could it be!? Photos Added!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:06 am
I lied...
I looked closer and it IS cut down The player is also not correct. I believe it was an electric motor which would explain the side door and hand made crank hole. Plus the finish is different on the insert motor board. It is a mahogany and the cabinet is walnut. I want to do this right and restore it so keep an eye out for a wanted ad, lol.
For now it is a great conversation piece.
Charles,
It is funny you say that about the typewriter. I am going to display my Smith on it.
I looked closer and it IS cut down
The player is also not correct. I believe it was an electric motor which would explain the side door and hand made crank hole. Plus the finish is different on the insert motor board. It is a mahogany and the cabinet is walnut. I want to do this right and restore it so keep an eye out for a wanted ad, lol.For now it is a great conversation piece.
Charles,
It is funny you say that about the typewriter. I am going to display my Smith on it.