Pathé Rooster #2 - Back Story
Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 7:57 pm
Several years ago I obtained a Pathé rooster store display that needed restoration. It had most of its original paint, so that helped determine the direction to go...
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I am in the process of obtaining another one, which is a slightly different design, so apparently there are two variations - one says Pathé Disc on the base, the other says No More Needles To Change around the base.
The question I have is the correct paint scheme for #2. It was in a basement since the 1940s, so I don't know which color scheme to use. I have found several pictures online with varying color schemes, one of which is similar to the way it is currently painted (monotone red), the other one from PhonoGalerie in Paris is similar to the first rooster I restored - colored like an actual rooster.
I haven't received the second one yet, so can't tell if it has been repainted in a monotone red color... I believe the one in Paris is the most accurate, but there could be legitimate color variations. Has anyone seen one in person or have any opinions?
Also, any history regarding these displays or dates of manufacture would be appreciated...
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=32254&hilit=Pathé+rooster
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=32501&hilit=Pathé+rooster
I am in the process of obtaining another one, which is a slightly different design, so apparently there are two variations - one says Pathé Disc on the base, the other says No More Needles To Change around the base.
The question I have is the correct paint scheme for #2. It was in a basement since the 1940s, so I don't know which color scheme to use. I have found several pictures online with varying color schemes, one of which is similar to the way it is currently painted (monotone red), the other one from PhonoGalerie in Paris is similar to the first rooster I restored - colored like an actual rooster.
I haven't received the second one yet, so can't tell if it has been repainted in a monotone red color... I believe the one in Paris is the most accurate, but there could be legitimate color variations. Has anyone seen one in person or have any opinions?
Also, any history regarding these displays or dates of manufacture would be appreciated...