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Thanks for the kind words. I have been collecting phonographs for 40 years, and have been fortunate in acquiring this collection. The horn on The Royal Grand is the original metal horn with the attached elbow. When I got the machine, the paint on the horn was in very bad shape. The horn was repainted by Gregg Cline using the photo of the original horn as pictured in the Fabrizio& Paul book. He did a great job, I would recommend his work to anyone. I have put up a few more shots of my collection, if you ever pass through St. Louis, stop by for a visit.

Bill

Bill,
If there's such a thing as heaven on earth, you're living in it!
What an awesome collection!!!
I see so many items (big and small) that I love.
For starters;
Can you take some close-ups and tell me about your Victor Circus Wagon and oak Amberola I?
Thanks,
Gene

Well, Seeburg jukeboxes seem to be popular amongst us Phono guys. Bill, your 1952 Seeburg M-100c is also a favourite of ours too. We did one in oak veneer (like yours) and another in 16 coats of red lacquer (the one we kept). Is there a 3W1 hooked up to yours??. The "tear drop" speakers are also a nice touch. I could never understand why Seeburg only painted them in a rather drab almond colour.

Wow - this thread has really taken on new life - - after three years!

Some really nice machines and spaces. Thanks to all who have posted so far. This is a treat.

Bill, I see that Yankee Prince that so impressed me at this past Union show!

George P.

Bill, when the time comes for me to go to that big phonograph store in the sky, I think it might look like your place.

Clay

Thanks to everyone for all the kind words. I have posted the remaining pictures that I have on my camera. I hope that I have not overstayed my welcome, I certainly do not mean to hijack this thread. :lol:I will try to post some closeup pics of the Belknap Circus Wagon and of the oak A1 as requested, and I hope that others keep the pictures coming.

Bill

Bill, I bought a beautiful walnut XVI at a St Louis estate sale and wondered why no one closer was on it before me (5 hour drive) but after seeing your astonishing collection who would want a common XVI in the mix with all those eye poppers!!! Thank you for sharing them with us!

Bill,
I really like the record duster display.
I am trying to find as many different Christmas dusters as possible myself.
Great pictures.
Gene

Bill,

Much has changed since I saw your great stuff back in the early 90's. Is that an Aretino front mount to the left the Busy Bee?

Steve

Bill, is the "Adam" style console an Edison?

Clay