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Amazing Find: 1920 Pathé Actuelle
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:28 am
by pellicano1
Last week I found a 1920 Pathé Actuelle Model H. They were asking $50 but got it for $25. She is almost done! Here are some before and after shots! The bottom cabinet shelf was missing so I made another from a wrecked 4-7 cabinet. Also was missing whole motor and board. Cone was damaged . Ordered a new cone from Buford Chidester and acquired the other parts from George Vollema! Can't wait to get her singing again! My Pathé VII phonograph is being sold and you can see her in the Yankee section!
Re: Amazing Find: 1920 Pathé Actuelle
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:51 am
by nostalgia
Triple VOW
What a great find, and she looks very beautiful, great job:))
Inspires myself in my current work with my Victrola VV-XI-A
Would love to make her shine like your Pathé Actuelle:))
Congrats !!
Re: Amazing Find: 1920 Pathé Actuelle
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 6:45 am
by pellicano1
nostalgia wrote:Triple VOW
What a great find, and she looks very beautiful, great job:))
Inspires myself in my current work with my Victrola VV-XI-A
Would love to make her shine like your Pathé Actuelle:))
Congrats !!
Thank you!! Should have her up and running by the weekend.
Re: Amazing Find: 1920 Pathé Actuelle
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:15 am
by audiophile102
The idea of finding a beautiful phonograph cabinet and returning it to working condition is a seductive idea. I saw a Brunswick upright for sale for $50. that was missing the motor, turntable and tonearm. I didn't buy it, because I have four phonographs now and my wife wouldn't want another one in the house. Congratulations on finding and restoring your Actuelle.
Re: Amazing Find: 1920 Pathé Actuelle
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 12:21 pm
by AmberolaAndy
The Actuelle is the only floor model I have left on my most wanted list, how big and heavy are they compared to other machines?
Re: Amazing Find: 1920 Pathé Actuelle
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 3:27 pm
by pellicano1
audiophile102 wrote:The idea of finding a beautiful phonograph cabinet and returning it to working condition is a seductive idea. I saw a Brunswick upright for sale for $50. that was missing the motor, turntable and tonearm. I didn't buy it, because I have four phonographs now and my wife wouldn't want another one in the house. Congratulations on finding and restoring your Actuelle.
Thank you. I have some room in my office downstairs so the wife couldnt complain lol.
Re: Amazing Find: 1920 Pathé Actuelle
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 3:28 pm
by pellicano1
AmberolaAndy wrote:The Actuelle is the only floor model I have left on my most wanted list, how big and heavy are they compared to other machines?
The phonograph without the motor and board in it is not heavy at all!! You just have to be careful moving it as the doors open easily lol.