WTB Crank escutcheon for Columbia BE "Leader" cylinder phono

john9ten · Post by **john9ten** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:41 am

Hello all
I am looking for a crank escutcheon for a Columbia BE cylinder phono. Picture attached. Can anyone help?
Thanks
John Robles

atopolosky · Post by **atopolosky** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:52 am

John

I have the exact same poster behind your Columbia BE! Got it out of Kansas about 25 years ago. Wonder if it was from the same stash?

Al Topolosky

1923VictorFan · Post by **1923VictorFan** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:34 am

Hi John!
Remember me? You offered me an escutcheon plate only minutes ater having ordered one online. I just ended that adventure safari into the Land of Escutcheon Plates last week. I also feel obligated to tell you that your Columbia is my favorite cylinder machine EVER! I really am jealous.
Back to your question... My quest actually ended at Greta Lakes Antique Phonograph run by George Vollema. Not only did he have the part but he had the choice of: used-rough, used-very clean & even reproductions. You can reach him at: [email protected] OR his website: www.victroladoctor.com
If you can't find that escutcheon plate and are left with a very real sense of hatred towards your BE I will be happy to take it off your hands.

Phonofreak · Post by **Phonofreak** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 4:29 pm

John,
I ran into that same problem with a Columbia BI missing the escutcheon plate. I had an extra Edison one and used it. They are essentially the same thing.
Harvey Kravitz

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:39 am

I think I might have an Edison escutcheon, I'll see if it works!
Thanks
John