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Addition to my still small collection

Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2025 10:46 am
by Carl
This Odeon was in an antique store, five hours away from me clear across FL, but local to a fellow enthusiast who saw it and told me about it. He would have bought it, but he's currently thinning out his collection. I contacted the store, a walk around video was sent to me, and two days later UPS delivered it. I would like to share some photos.
Thank you

Re: Addition to my still small collection

Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2025 11:12 am
by epigramophone
In case you are not aware if it, this Odeon portable was also badged as the HMV 97 and the Columbia 204.
The machines were introduced in 1933/34, differing only in detail. Early examples of "badge engineering" by EMI.

Re: Addition to my still small collection

Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2025 11:31 am
by JerryVan
That looks like a very nice example. Congratulations!

Re: Addition to my still small collection

Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2025 1:18 pm
by Phono-Phan
Very nice and clean. Congrats!!! Many more will come your way. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Addition to my still small collection

Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2025 10:38 am
by Jerry B.
Congratulations, you never regret buying a machine in good original condition.

Jerry B.