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The machine I have referred to in my collection has an id tag with a model 35 on it. I don't know what type of wood Phonogal's machine is, I'm just relaying research information I have done in the past two years I have been acquiring. Mahogany can bleach out in sunlight and photos from different lighting situations can make a machine look different than it actually is. The serial numbers are 21 digits apart. The dates from my packing instructions give a 5-13-1919 date of leaving the factory. If her's is in walnut it would be a more desireable machine for sure. Pictures of the interior area would be more telling of the original finish and wood type. The higher end upright Brunswicks do have an interest for collectors value wise.

ColoradoPhonograf

There is one on the Mr. Victor site that is Walnut(looks like it to me) and has the model 35 tag. http://www.mrvictor.com/index.html The one I have is pretty dark actually. Darker than the picture that was on Craigs list. I do believe it is walnut however as the grain of the wood looks quite different than the mahogany machines that I have. I will put up a picture of the inside of the lid so maybe we can figure it out. (It's been very overcast here and I can't get a picture of the machine without the flash going off which doesn't let you see the grain of the wood. Will try tomorrow) The part of the packing envelope that came with the machine has Walnut and the Serial number written in pencil but who knows when that was written. Anyway it is interesting that some are 135's and some are 35's.

ColoradoPhonograf wrote:The machine I have referred to in my collection has an id tag with a model 35 on it. I don't know what type of wood Phonogal's machine is, I'm just relaying research information I have done in the past two years I have been acquiring. Mahogany can bleach out in sunlight and photos from different lighting situations can make a machine look different than it actually is. The serial numbers are 21 digits apart. The dates from my packing instructions give a 5-13-1919 date of leaving the factory. If her's is in walnut it would be a more desireable machine for sure. Pictures of the interior area would be more telling of the original finish and wood type. The higher end upright Brunswicks do have an interest for collectors value wise.

ColoradoPhonograf

Found the answer to this question listed in this forum way back in 2010. Here is a copy of the Brunswick image showing the model listed as 35 for either and one showing the same one listed as model 135.

Here are the rest of the models in this catalog in case someone might be interested.

I purchased at the winter stanto auction this museum quality 135 to add to my collection! And has jumped to the top of my favorite list.the serial number is 100131
VTLA Mark

That looks brand new. Congratulations on an excellent purchase.

I love Brunswick machines. The motors are indestructible. Beautiful examples you guys have posted too.


-Travis

vtlamark wrote:

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I purchased at the winter stanto auction this museum quality 135 to add to my collection! And has jumped to the top of my favorite list.the serial number is 100131
VTLA Mark

Congratulations on your Brunswick machine. They are really beautiful. One of my favorite too!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Beautiful-Anti ... 3898341612

This one is in LA

PHONOMAN wrote:https://www.ebay.com/itm/Beautiful-Anti ... 3898341612

This one is in LA

That would certainly be an excellent buy for someone if you were nearby.