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WTB Crank escutcheon for Columbia BE "Leader" cylinder phono
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:41 am
by john9ten
Hello all
I am looking for a crank escutcheon for a Columbia BE cylinder phono. Picture attached. Can anyone help?
Thanks
John Robles
Re: WTB Crank escutcheon for Columbia BE "Leader" cylinder phono
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:52 am
by atopolosky
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
Re: WTB Crank escutcheon for Columbia BE "Leader" cylinder phono
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:34 am
by 1923VictorFan
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.
Re: WTB Crank escutcheon for Columbia BE "Leader" cylinder phono
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 4:29 pm
by Phonofreak
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
Re: WTB Crank escutcheon for Columbia BE "Leader" cyli
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:39 am
by Guest
I think I might have an Edison escutcheon, I'll see if it works!
Thanks
John