The Talking Machine Forum — For All Antique Phonographs & Recordings

If the reproducer is a Paul Baker reproduction, the letters 'PB' will be found in the serial number. This model 'Standard' should have a straight, black morning glory horn with a decal that states 'Standard'. The horn support would have been the factory footed-type that attaches to the case. If you lift the motorboard, there should be a slot milled into the edge of the front panel board. This slot accepts the upper horn support bracket. The underside of the case should have a bent metal bracket that accepts the foot. Reproductions of this support are available from APSCO, listed as 'Morning Glory Horn Crane':
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Judging by the serial number, this particular Standard may have been produced before October 1907, when the larger horns and cranes were first supplied. If there is no bracket under the cabinet, nor the 4 holes where it was mounted, a 14" long horn with a black body and brass bell was originally provided.

That said, the larger horns will make your records sound much better!

George P.

Here is a scan from the 1937 Lafayette Radio Supplies catalogue. The horn here is just about the same as the one we've been discussing. This one is available in aluminum or fibre and they weren't exactly cheap either. For example Layfayette was selling a nice little 6 tube 3 band table model radio in a handsome cabinet that " was a real piece of furniture that will add a decorative touch to the living room.." for 19.95 in the same catalogue .

Jim

The one I got is the "miny me " of that horn!
Terry