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Harvard Talking Machine
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:26 pm
by clarphon
This past week I just purchased a Harvard Talking Machine from a collector nearby. This particular one was the Model No. 4 which sold in 1907 for $17.40 and probably was their nicest disk machine that year. The Harvard was a machine, sold by Sears, which used Columbia parts. This cabinet however seems to be a unique design with craftsman style corner columns. I haven't seen many of these and thought some of you might enjoy some pictures. Stan Stanford, Portland, OR
Re: Harvard Talking Machine
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:29 pm
by fran604g
That's sweet, Stan. Thanks for sharing photos, I don't get to see many Harvards, and this one is quite special.
Best,
Fran
Re: Harvard Talking Machine
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:36 pm
by Steve Levi
Great looking phonograph!! Thanks for showing craftsman styling on case. Steve L.
Re: Harvard Talking Machine
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:16 pm
by JohnM
Very cool and unusual machine! In the world of those of us who collect “Craftsman” furniture, etc., the more inclusive term is ‘Arts & Crafts Style’. ‘Craftsman’ refers specifically to the products produced by Gustav Stickley’s companies, much like ‘Victrola’ refers specifically to a Victor product.
Re: Harvard Talking Machine
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:30 pm
by Curt A
That's a great machine... congrats.
Re: Harvard Talking Machine
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:53 pm
by Jerry B.
Very impressive machine. Congratulations!
Jerry B.
Re: Harvard Talking Machine
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:12 pm
by Roaring20s
I like that style!
A great addition to your collection.
James.
Re: Harvard Talking Machine
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:22 pm
by phonogfp
Very nice, Stan! It appears to have the same general dimensions as an AH Graphophone with the extended arms and 30" horn. I like it!
Congratulations - -
George P.
Re: Harvard Talking Machine
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:25 pm
by Pathe Logical
Way to go Stan!
I looked long and hard at one of these at Union years ago, but eventually decided to pass --- one of the few regrets of my 35+ - year collecting journey. We were just $100 apart on the price, and it would have looked so good with my two lesser Harvards...
Congratulations,
Bob
Re: Harvard Talking Machine
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:43 pm
by chrisg
Beautiful machine, I've never seen a Harvard 4. I have a #1 & #3. ( Now I know the #4 exists )
