Columbia BKT -- crank hole escutcheon?

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Zenger
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Columbia BKT -- crank hole escutcheon?

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Hello. I'm restoring a Columbia BKT Graphophone, and I can't tell whether or not it's supposed to have a metal crank hole escutcheon. It appears from what I can see on the case that it would have had one at one time, but the pictures I have found online are inconclusive; the clearest one I can see shows an escutcheon that looks wrong -- it strongly resembles one from a post-WWI Grafonola. If anyone has a BKT that does have an escutcheon, and you're sure it's original and correct, would you kindly post some pictures of it? If you could include measurements -- inside and outside diameter of the hole, and the distance between the screws -- I would be most grateful. And if anyone has a spare to sell, please let me know! Thank you very much.
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JerryVan
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Here's a pic of my original BKT:
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Zenger
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Thank you!

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Phonolair
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If you're looking for a escutcheon contact me I have this one available. Has a little wear to the nickel finish on the edge.
$25 which includes US shipping.
Larry
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Zenger
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Phonolair wrote: Fri Aug 02, 2024 4:39 pm If you're looking for a escutcheon contact me I have this one available. Has a little wear to the nickel finish on the edge.
$25 which includes US shipping.
Larry
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Thanks! PM sent.

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