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The Wanderer Deluxe portable phonograph. I have owned a Brunswick Arden for nearly 50 years. In the back of the P. Lesser General store (Est. 1893), I found a Wanderer Deluxe on a shelf. I cannot seem to find anything about it. The Reproducer says "Japan". Anyone know about these? I am a Docent here at the Chappell Hill Museum and have my Brunswick in the auditorium and I play it some for our patrons. Phil Lesser (my FIL) was stationed in Japan from June 1953 until early 1955, so perhaps he bought it there. We lost Phil in 2016. Wish I had known this was in the store while he was still here.
Thanks,
Jim Beard
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Re: The Wanderer Deluxe
The following is from Radio Retailing July 1929 ...
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archi ... 929-07.pdf
Portable Phonographs
Nine portable mechanical phonographs are offered by the Totty Trunk & Bag Co., Inc., Petersburg, Va. The coverings are waterproofed genuine and artificial leather in a variety of colors, harmonizing with the interiors and velveteen turntable covers. They range in size from 5 in. x 11 ¼ in. x 14 ½ in. to 8 ⅞ in. x 13 ½ in. x 17 ¼ in. The "Dixie -phonic," "Wanderer DeLuxe" and "Model B Wanderer DeLuxe" models have the Heinemann Master Flyer motor with improved regulator, and 10 in. turntable. Three selections may be played with one winding. They are equipped with an air column horn and power type Audak reproducer. The "Luxury," illustrated, and "Niten-gale DeLuxe" models have the Heinemann Master Junior motor, and play two records with one winding. Each has a 42-in. air column horn and metal shielded reproducer. The "Niten-gale," "Pastime,""Happy Hour" and "Midget" models have the Master Junior motor and a specially constructed tone chamber. - Radio Retailing, July, 1929.
James.
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archi ... 929-07.pdf
Portable Phonographs
Nine portable mechanical phonographs are offered by the Totty Trunk & Bag Co., Inc., Petersburg, Va. The coverings are waterproofed genuine and artificial leather in a variety of colors, harmonizing with the interiors and velveteen turntable covers. They range in size from 5 in. x 11 ¼ in. x 14 ½ in. to 8 ⅞ in. x 13 ½ in. x 17 ¼ in. The "Dixie -phonic," "Wanderer DeLuxe" and "Model B Wanderer DeLuxe" models have the Heinemann Master Flyer motor with improved regulator, and 10 in. turntable. Three selections may be played with one winding. They are equipped with an air column horn and power type Audak reproducer. The "Luxury," illustrated, and "Niten-gale DeLuxe" models have the Heinemann Master Junior motor, and play two records with one winding. Each has a 42-in. air column horn and metal shielded reproducer. The "Niten-gale," "Pastime,""Happy Hour" and "Midget" models have the Master Junior motor and a specially constructed tone chamber. - Radio Retailing, July, 1929.
James.