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Hi All

A friend of mine picked this bell up a couple weeks backs and gave it to me ( he is not a phonograph collector )
I thought I'd share it as in 21 years of collecting I have not seen or heard of one painted this way.
I spoke to two knowledgeable collectors about it, only one had seen one albeit a poor example. Its basically painted like a red gem horn.
I have also added a picture of my blue cygnet horn.
I might add if anyone has an original cygnet they are willing to part with that would be appreciated.

regards

Stephen

As far as I'm aware, these coloured cygnets were only made available in Australia.
There was also a green version.

Yes. That's correct. I'm here in Melbourne.
To find one with original paint is pretty difficult regardless.
The most common colour I have seen is the deep maroon. I can add a picture to show you what that looks like.
I wouldn't mind a green one. but have only seen one.

cheers
Stephen