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I purchased a record collection this week with some 7" discs some of which were stored in this box. It looks to be mahogany and definately old. My question is whether it's a custom piece, home made or found in any catalogs. The lid closes with two hooks , there are two hooks inside for the front panel which must be folded down to remove the records. I do not see any markings anywhere. Stephen Madara

That is a cool box. Thanks for sharing. Can't help you with your question, unfortunately.

Andreas

I like it but I too am clueless as to who made it (?)

If you do a Google search for --

Berliner Record Case

-- you'll spot quite a number of references, like this one: http://www.myvintagetv.com/berliner.htm

These are very rare, and seldom surface. There was an oak one for sale on this forum back in July:

http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... =9&t=31375

Victor also offered storage cases, though not as fancy --
From -- http://www.nipperhead.com/old/viccate.htm

OrthoFan

That's an interesting record storage box. I've never encountered one like it in catalogs or in person. It's curious that it has a mahogany finish. Any chance that it might have originated in Europe - where The Gramophone Co. and its subsidiaries sold mahogany machines?

George P.

phonogfp wrote:That's an interesting record storage box. I've never encountered one like it in catalogs or in person. It's curious that it has a mahogany finish. Any chance that it might have originated in Europe - where The Gramophone Co. and its subsidiaries sold mahogany machines?

George P.

Hi George, not sure what the history is behind this box . I will bring it for you to look at if you are coming to the wayne show. Steve

I plan to be at Wayne, so I'll see you there!

George P.