The Talking Machine Forum — For All Antique Phonographs & Recordings

Posted: **Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:57 pm**

Curt A wrote:Not reversed as in "direction", reversed as in positive or negative images... The repro image is "indented or embossed" (negative), while the original is a raised image (positive).

Not evident to my eye.

Both images look raised to me.

Posted: **Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:35 pm**

Reading glasses?

Posted: **Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:30 am**

Curt A wrote:The real telling part of this reproducer is the reverse image on the center medallion, indicating that it was pressed or cast from a positive image. Matt's has a positive image of Nipper, while the repro has a reversed image as seen in the below pics.

it is raised seeing as imprinted is an optical illusion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKa0eaKsdA0

Posted: **Fri Oct 30, 2020 12:07 pm**

soundgen wrote:
Curt A wrote:The real telling part of this reproducer is the reverse image on the center medallion, indicating that it was pressed or cast from a positive image. Matt's has a positive image of Nipper, while the repro has a reversed image as seen in the below pics.

it is raised seeing as imprinted is an optical illusion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKa0eaKsdA0

So there you have it, folks---there's an explanation for everything. Well, almost.

Posted: **Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:36 pm**

OK, you got me... If I look at it from different angles I can see it both ways... with my reading glasses on...

The Talking Machine Forum — For All Antique Phonographs & Recordings

Unusual HMV Sound box ?????????

Re: Unusual HMV Sound box ?????????

Re: Unusual HMV Sound box ?????????

Re: Unusual HMV Sound box ?????????

Re: Unusual HMV Sound box ?????????

Re: Unusual HMV Sound box ?????????