The Talking Machine Forum — For All Antique Phonographs & Recordings

soundgen wrote: Mon Mar 08, 2021 4:28 pm Put it in a Titanic Auction would probably make $20,000

Ha! I'll leave that to my heirs

Curt,

You're not hijacking at all! You're adding to the known history of this machine! Thanks!!!

Glad I could help...

How incredibly fascinating, congratulations Jerry.

Best,
Fran

fran604g wrote: Wed Mar 10, 2021 7:20 am How incredibly fascinating

ain’t it true though!

We need to get Curt to research more dealers. I researched the dealer on the side of my Columbia AK and thought that was interesting enough as he was an early enthusiast of photography and recorded sound. Also a famous photographer on the island of Jersey. Where his shop was is now a landmark... but I think the Cockleshell Monarch would be hard to beat.

Years ago there was a clock in a London auction sale promoted as coming from the house of a murderer. The connection didn’t appeal to me though, I think it would have put me off buying it.

fran604g wrote: Wed Mar 10, 2021 7:20 am How incredibly fascinating, congratulations Jerry.

Best,
Fran

Thanks Fran! I must say, the input from all on this thread has really made this purchase all the more satisfying. Thanks!!