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Ran across this one on Craigslist, and thought I'd pass it on:

http://hartford.craigslist.org/atq/3807482377.html

Rather impressive looking, and not in bad shape; has anyone heard of the "Rishell" brand?

Rishell Phonograph Company, Williamsport, Pennsylvania "Rishell's first phonographs were announced September 15, 1916 issue of the "Talking Machine World". The earliest known Rishell discs were produced by Pathé', which pressed a short-lived series of 10 ¾" Rishell discs from its sapphire-ball vertical cut masters. Several specimens bearing rare Sapphire labels on their reverse sides are known. Within a short time, production shifted to the Rex Talking Machine Corporation, which produced Rishell pressings using the same couplings and 5000-series catalog numbers as corresponding Rex releases. A 12" Rishell series may also be from Rex masters.Following Rex's disappearance in late 1917, Rishell switched production to the Otto Heineman Phonograph Supply Company , manufacturers of Okeh discs. Heineman's series, numbered in the 1000's, duplicated couplings and catalog numbers of early vertical-cut Okeh discs."From: "American Record labels and Companies, An Encyclopedia (1891 - 1943)" by Allan Sutton & Kurt Nauck

Yes, I saw one of these last month at an antique show. This model is very impressive and well built with its ornate columns on the front. I would like to have one...

They were built by the J. K. Rishel (one L) Co. which was a very good quality middle of the road furniture maker.

Discussion of the Richell brand has come up a few times on the forum.

So that people will know what machine is being discussed when the Craig's List item is long gone, here is a picture from that listing.


Clay