Page 1 of 2
Silvertone
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 8:58 pm
by oltractor
Just picked this up, goldtone hardware, purple turntable felt, question I have is should it have a grill cloth or not? If yes what color? Thanks
Re: Silvertone
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 3:14 pm
by De Soto Frank
The lid and cabinet look very much like a "New Columbia" upright circa 1924...
I have a Silvertone clone of a Victor VV X or XI, in golden oak; that one has a black chintz grille-cloth that appears to be original.
I would say "yes" on the grille-cloth, not sure what color.
Could you grab some pics with the lid open, when you have a chance ? Would like to see details of the playing compartment.
Frank
Re: Silvertone
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 8:34 am
by oltractor
this is the inside
Re: Silvertone
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:12 pm
by pathe
Hello,
I have 4 silvertone machines, 1 is a tabletop it has nickel fittings w/green felt.
The other 3 are uprights 1 is Mahogany, 2 are fumed oak all the uprights have the same gold fittings and purple turntable as your machine doe's all 4 machines have the original grill cloth (or what's left of it) it is a tan/gold weave that looks like a fine mesh window screen (square holes).
all 3 uprights are different but all resemble Victrola copies.
Regards, Ken
Re: Silvertone
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:31 pm
by pathe
Here is the Mahogany silvertone
Regards, Ken
Re: Silvertone
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:19 pm
by De Soto Frank
oltractor wrote:this is the inside
Thanks for the additional picture !
While the cabinet reminds me of "New Columbia" from the outside, the playing area looks like most Silvertones I have seen, similar to Victrolas.
I am not certain, but the grain pattern on the motorboard looks like Walnut veneer ?
Don't know if Walnut was an option for Silvertone, but if so, that would be kind of special.
Frank
Re: Silvertone
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:34 am
by oltractor
Don't know if Walnut was an option for Silvertone, but if so, that would be kind of special.
It sure looks to be walnut
Re: Silvertone
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:36 am
by oltractor
Thanks Ken!
Re: Silvertone
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:14 pm
by emerson
That is a nice find and I believe it may be on a Silvertone record sleeve with two other models, an upright and a console (I have both)---went to check the record sleeve but can't find it---luckily the machines are a little larger and easier to spot.
Re: Silvertone
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 1:28 pm
by pathe
Hello, I believe this is the record sleeve that was mentioned earlier not a very common sleeve.
Regards, Ken