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Q number four:

1) What is your Q’s base type?

Painted Cast Base

2) What is your Q’s serial number?

994513

3) What type of governor support is used at its end (opposite the motor)?

Bracket.

4) What is the last date stamped on the end stanchion?

Aug. 20, 1901

5) If your Q has a mandrel tag, how many cities are listed on it? (8 is typical)

9 (including NY)

6) Does your mandrel have a flange for the belt to ride inside?

No

7) Does your drive pulley have a flat end, or one with a channel?

Channel

8) IF CASED, which type banner decal is on the front of the lid?

Type 5, Columbia Phonograph Co. is white lettering

9) IF CASED, and your Q’s lid has a decal on the back, what is the last date on it?

Milan, 1906

10) IF CASED, and your Q’s lid has a paper label INSIDE, what is it marked?

QA $10.70

Green Oak Case

Thank you very much for your contributions, phononut!

Your 4 beautiful examples nicely illustrate the humble Q's variations of production. Very nice! I assume your first listed is with its original cardboard shipping box? I've seen only one other in my travels.

Best regards,
Fran

"Bump to the top"

Thanks,
Fran

fran604g wrote:Thank you very much for your contributions, phononut!

Your 4 beautiful examples nicely illustrate the humble Q's variations of production. Very nice! I assume your first listed is with its original cardboard shipping box? I've seen only one other in my travels.

Best regards,
Fran

Thank you, Fran.

Yes, I tried to include the cardboard shipping box in the photo. It is missing it’s top, but the sides of the lid are intact.