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I just recently purchased a Pathé Actuelle Model H and tried to find a picture of another one like mine on the internet. After doing a lot of searching, I found there is very little information out there. While searching I found several variations in this model and would like to try to document when the changes were made. If you have a Pathé Actuelle Model H and can help me out, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Jan
PS If there is something else you think I need to add to the questionaire, please let me know.


Pathé Actuelle Model H

1. Serial #
2. Type of model plate ie 1)Sq brass 2) Sq black & brass 3)oblong with rooster
3. Type of wood ie oak, mahogany, walnut
4. Special Finish ie fumed oak etc.
5. Door panel design 1)arched inset 2) molding
6. Fluted columns/plain columns with Type A or Type B flower design.
7. Side speaker door yes/no
8. Hinged door motor access front panel
9. Number of oval cutouts for speaker in front panel 5 or 6
10. Automatic stop or tab brake
11. Speed Control shape round/shield shape
12. Gold or black cone speaker bezel
13. Labeled Pathé/Lateral or Sapphire/Lateral on bezel
14. Any other information ie orig date of purchase known etc.
15. Tone Arm Type A)Smooth with 1 adjusting screw or Type B) Knurled with 2 adjusting screws.
16. Motor spring or electric

This is mine

Pathé Actuelle Model H

1. Serial #1393
2. Type of model plate: square brass
3. Type of wood: walnut
4. Special Finish: no
5. Door panel design: molding
6. plain columns
7. Side speaker door: no
8. Hinged door motor access front panel: no
9. Number of oval cutouts for speaker in front panel: 5
10. Automatic stop or tab brake: tab brake
11. Speed Control shape round/shield shape: round
12. Gold or black cone speaker bezel: black
13. Labeled Pathé/Lateral or Sapphire/Lateral on bezel: Pathé/Lateral
14. Any other information ie orig date of purchase known etc.: No

Ebay listing

Pathé Actuelle Model H

1. Serial #12878
2. Type of model plate: oblong with rooster
3. Type of wood: mahogany
4. Special Finish:no
5. Door panel design: 1)arched inset
6. Fluted columns
7. Side speaker door: yes
8. Hinged door motor access front panel:no
9. Number of oval cutouts for speaker in front panel:6
10. Automatic stop
11. Speed Control shape: shield shape
12. Gold or black cone speaker bezel:gold
13. Labeled Pathé/Lateral or Sapphire/Lateral on bezel: Sapphire/Lateral
14. Any other information ie orig date of purchase known etc.:None

Wow, I don't think I've seen a Pathé with a cabinet in such a nice condition as yours!

marcapra wrote:Wow, I don't think I've seen a Pathé with a cabinet in such a nice condition as yours!

Nor I. That is really a nice example.

Thank you. It does have it's faults though and will need to do some work on it but, I guess that is to be expected. It is the only Walnut example I've come across but I'm sure there are others out there. Hope members will contribute their machines to this data base as there is not much information out there that I can find.

Ahh...another thread of the Machine in the top place of my “Most Wanted” List... Maybe in 2020.

Here's info on my Model H:

1. Serial #1286
2. Type of model plate: 4)rectangle --- black & brass
3. Type of wood: mahogany
4. Special Finish: no
5. Door panel design: molding
6. plain columns
7. Side speaker door: yes
8. Hinged door motor access front panel: no
9. Number of oval cutouts for speaker in front panel: 6
10. Automatic stop or tab brake: tab brake
11. Speed Control shape round/shield shape: round
12. Gold or black cone speaker bezel: gold
13. Labeled Pathé/Lateral or Sapphire/Lateral on bezel: Sapphire/Lateral
14. Any other information ie orig date of purchase known etc.: no
15. Tone Arm Type: Type B) Knurled with 2 adjusting screws.
16. Motor: spring
17. Bell Flower design: Type B

Note: The decorative bell flower carvings (at left and right of the upper doors) on this Model H are markedly different from that of the OPs!!! See pictures.

Thanks for taking on this project --- I hope others will take the time to participate!

Bob

Pathé Actuelle Model H

1. Serial #3760
2. Type of model plate ie 2) Sq black & brass
3. Type of wood oak
4. Special Finish no
5. Door panel design 1)arched inset
6. Fluted columns
7. Side speaker door yes
8. Hinged door motor access front panel- no
9. Number of oval cutouts for speaker in front panel 6
10. Automatic stop
11. Speed Control shape shield
12. Gold cone speaker bezel
13. Labeled Sapphire/Lateral on bezel

I love it in oak! Beautiful!!!

Iowa Dale