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any members have information on this company?? Did they actually make phonographs? Not much out there on them but their stock certificate is very early 1890..

Thanks in advance
Blizz

Old Dominion was one of the original sub-companies of the North American Phonograph Company. As such, it was a leasing (sales after 1891) agent for the Edison Phonograph and American Graphophone. They may have offered locally-recorded cylinders; I don't recall offhand.

George P.

Thanks George Paul.. always appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

blizz

I wonder if it had anything to do with the record label? Probably not - but just in case ...

In the WE ALSO HAVE OUR OWN RECORDS series in CLPGS magazine, isn't there a section devoted to British Dominion records?
John AB Wright had also a website for British record labels, or my memory is not right?

fmblizz wrote:Thanks Paul.. always appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

blizz

Not to place too fine a point on this, and I don't want to embarrass anyone, but his name is George. First name George; last name Paul. Sorry, but I see this way more frequently than I think is acceptable, especially considering how much, and for how long he's contributed to the Antique Phonograph world. George is too nice, and too humble to say anything on his behalf.

I hope I'm not being too presumptuous.

Respectfully,
Fran

Here's an original certificate, as issued in 1890. (I am listing this in Yankee Trader.)

fran604g wrote:

fmblizz wrote:Thanks Paul.. always appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

blizz

Not to place too fine a point on this, and I don't want to embarrass anyone, but his name is George. First name George; last name Paul. Sorry, but I see this way more frequently than I think is acceptable, especially considering how much, and for how long he's contributed to the Antique Phonograph world. George is too nice, and too humble to say anything on his behalf.

I hope I'm not being too presumptuous.

Respectfully,
Fran

Well, thanks Fran - - I appreciate that but it's really no big thing. It does happen surprisingly often, but I suppose that's the curse of having two first names. Just ask John Wayne, Elton John, Keith Richard, Cher...

George P.

...And in response to a member who wondered if it's two first names or two last names (why did you remove the post?), how about Phyllis George, Gladys George, Boy George, Paul George (my personal favorite), Lloyd George...

Paul G.

I've know George for many years,, I certainly apologies.. brain fart for certain and happening more frequent.. post has been edited.. I saw what you did there Paul G. LOL

blizz