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I need someone to tell me some about this zonophone I've acquired. Is it a "Home? Grand?" The reproducer looks like a Columbia long throat. The horn looks original but all brass with a few small dents and a crack lengthwise. Does anyone have an idea on the model? About what it is worth? Thanks for the help. John

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To me the machine looks like a Home or Parlor. I don't think it is a Concert or Grand, but I don't have a catalog showing this exact model. I am a bit baffled by the decal, could it be a European Zonophone? I agree, the reproducer looks like a long throat Columbia, even though the logo looks pretty good and aged. Sorry, can't be of more help.

Andreas

It's a Zon-O-Phone Grand. American model, not European. Just late in the run of metal bed machines. Uncommon phonograph. Should have a V Concert reproducer.

Grant

I agree that this is a "Grand." These are not common. I do have one. We need to see the decal on the BACK of the machine, if there is one?

I have collected Zonophones for 20 years, and have NEVER seen a reproducer like this one! Very strange. That is most definitely a Columbia style reproducer, or one used for a "Standard." Could someone have creatively made a label for this reproducer? Anything is possible!

I agree the lettering of the decal on the front is a very thin font. So..., European "Grand," maybe? I am not an expert on European machines.

We need more help Zono guys!

Jeff
Wisconsin