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Hi, just picked this up at auction, i have the piece for the grill, plays well, paid $120 for it, what model is this, has wooden tone arm with both reproducers, drawer in the record cabinet with holders for the reproducers, wood lid support

Check the underside of the drawer...

George P.

There is half a sticker there with patent dates and names, last date being 1918, any other tips?

Here you go... From a 1920 catalog:

George P.

For $120 you did extremely well IMHO.

Clay

Thank You!

Looks like it's been refinished on the outside....

but, $120 for a wooden arm Sonora Elite: you can't beat that with a stick...

Bill

I have a Sonora that a woman that I knew gave me.The sides are straight,and the front is serpentine.Can anyone tell me what model Sonora it is,and provide a picture?Thanks.edisonplayer

edisonplayer wrote:I have a Sonora that a woman that I knew gave me.The sides are straight,and the front is serpentine.Can anyone tell me what model Sonora it is,and provide a picture?Thanks.edisonplayer

wouldn't it be easier if you provided the picture being that you have the machine? or am I confused?

edisonplayer wrote:I have a Sonora that a woman that I knew gave me.The sides are straight,and the front is serpentine.Can anyone tell me what model Sonora it is,and provide a picture?Thanks.edisonplayer

I believe that is the Imperial