FOR SALE: Off brand New England - INQUIRE

[briankeith]

I was thinking about parting with this unusual oak off-brand machine I posted photos of last winter. The only makers mark is on the reproducer "New England Talking Machine Co." The reproducer has been rebuilt but shows much oxidation as does the tonearm. It's a quirky playing machine with a small single spring motor and a large metal faux wood painted drum used as the center internal horn unit. Grille is made of heavy cast iron. Top and bottom is oak. Four large wood pillars are also oak. Big machine but with a small turntable. Plays good most of the time, but sometimes you have to play with the speed control. It plays a 10" record before rewinding. I just replaced the turntable felt as the old dark brown felt was getting ratty looking. I have never seen another one exactly like this one except for a machine posted here last year with glass sides and red mahogony finish. Mine is oak. I have no clue to what this thing may be worth - so let me know if you may be interested or maybe a trade? I will be at the Wayne show in New Jersey.