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Are these two machines related?
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:45 pm
by Curt A
Sometime ago, Melvin posted pictures of his Opera House phonograph, which looks very unique. While searching for something completely different, I ran across a picture from the Paris Phono Museum which shows a Chalet phonograph, and it looks suspiciously like the same maker made them both... What do you think?
Re: Are these two machines related?
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:00 pm
by Jerry B.
I've seen Dan M's and another similar machine and I think they were professionally made. It may have been a small cottage industry but the final result was a expertly made product. My fact free opinion only.
Jerry Blais
Re: Are these two machines related?
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:17 pm
by Wolfe
The Opera House sure is neat. Can't think of what opera house it's actually based on though, if any.
The machine on top looks like a beer hall.
Re: Are these two machines related?
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:13 am
by CarlosV
The Chalet is a commercial product made in Germany, more specifically in the Black forest. Every now and then one shows up for sale. It has a mechanically connected water wheel that turns when the turntable is spinning. It is quite well made and interesting.
The Opera house, as discussed in another thread, is probably a unique example - until another one is found.