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Arentino
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:37 pm
by oltractor
Looking for a little insight to the value of an Arentino, unknown mechanical condition, exterior is covered in years of dust but appears complete, I have only seen a picture, making arrangements to view it, looking for an idea what to offer
Thanks Duane
Re: Arentino
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:07 pm
by phonogfp
With the information you've offered, it's impossible. There are several different models of Aretino. One in particular is quite rare and valuable. The others are more common, but of course condition is important...
George P.
Re: Arentino
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 5:07 pm
by oltractor
hope this helps
Re: Arentino
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 5:26 pm
by De Soto Frank
Looks like a Columbia-based "large-spindle machine"... Will only play proprietary Aretino records with the 3-inch center-hole ?
Someone else will have to suggest a value...
Re: Arentino
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:40 pm
by Victrolaboy
That is a rear mount Arentino machine made by Columbia from 1908-1909. According to the Complete Talking Machine by Eric Reiss it's value is $1,400. Hawthorne & Sheble also manufactured an Arentino machine. I once restored an Arentino for someone and I think it's a great little machine but the one I restored had its spindle turned down to ¼" by someone in the past so it could play regular 78s.
Re: Arentino
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:46 pm
by estott
Victrolaboy wrote:That is a front mount Arentino machine made by Columbia from 1908-1909. According to the Complete Talking Machine by Eric Reiss it's value is $1,400. Hawthorne & Sheble also manufactured an Arentino machine. I once restored an Arentino for someone and I think it's a great little machine but the one I restored had its spindle turned down to ¼" by someone in the past so it could play regular 78s.
The one in the picture is a rear mount. Those machines aren't kind to records.
For $1,400 I could buy a nice Victor I and have money left over.
Re: Arentino
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:55 pm
by Victrolaboy
estott wrote:Victrolaboy wrote:That is a front mount Arentino machine made by Columbia from 1908-1909. According to the Complete Talking Machine by Eric Reiss it's value is $1,400. Hawthorne & Sheble also manufactured an Arentino machine. I once restored an Arentino for someone and I think it's a great little machine but the one I restored had its spindle turned down to ¼" by someone in the past so it could play regular 78s.
The one in the picture is a rear mount. Those machines aren't kind to records.
For $1,400 I could buy a nice Victor I and have money left over.
Yes I know. I meant rear mount and I have no idea why I typed front mount.
I promise I know the difference. For example a Victor E is a front mount and a Victor I is a rear mount.
Re: Arentino
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 1:11 am
by Lucius1958
Victrolaboy wrote:
I promise I know the difference. For example a Victor E is a front mount and a Victor I is a rear mount.
Except when you have a rear mount Victor E...
Bill
Re: Arentino
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 10:19 am
by Victrolaboy
Lucius1958 wrote:Victrolaboy wrote:
I promise I know the difference. For example a Victor E is a front mount and a Victor I is a rear mount.
Except when you have a rear mount Victor E...
Bill
Yes with a rigid or taper arm.
Re: Aretino
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:13 pm
by dutchman
I picked up an Aretino few years back. Mine is the early rear mount (suspended tone-arm) 3 inch spindle. Paid $300 something for it. Nice little machine.