Welcome to my personal phonograph website!
As a collector of antique phonographs, I have found information from websites and books.
Before venturing out and buying a phonograph, I would suggest reading up and getting as much information as you can about antique phonographs from websites as well as books from your local library and book stores.
Scroll down to see more photos of my machines...
Above
is a Edison-Bell Gramophone.
This
machine was produced around 1908 in England.
It
has a one-spring motor, with speed control on the front of the box.
It
has the original debossed metal painted horn.
Works and looks great!
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Below is my United phonograph. It was produced in Wisconsin around 1919. United eventually were changed to what we know today as "Paramount". It is really a large cabinet style machine with storage space with a felt covered record rack. Like the Bruswick machines of that time, it has a volume control knob on the back left side.
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is a Columbia Graphaphone, Model AT . It was produced in 1897
and played cylinder records rather than the flat records that were
produced by Victor Talking Machine Co. about 10 years later. It has
a diamond needle, similar to an early Edison graphaphone.
The cylindar record eventually became extinct by 1910 as other companies used the more popular flat discs. This change eventually put Edison out of the phonograph business as Cylindar prices plummeted. Columbia too suffered from overstock and over production of these records, but learned and became an important record company that still exists today.
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Below are two machines I own. The gramaphone on top is my English made machine, Edison-Bell gramaphone sits on top of my Columbia Grafanola (1920s). It is a cabinet model similar to my Victor Victrola Orthophonic. The Columbia cabinets had louvers that would open vertically or horizontally, to control the volume of the music. This particular model has 4 vertical louvers.
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Above
is my Brunswick phonograph. It was produced around 1920. |
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Here
is my Edison S-19 which was produced in 1919. Edison was put out of business by such corporations as Victor (bought by RCA in 1929), Columbia and Brunswick. |
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Here is my Victor Talking Machine Co. VICTROLA 4-8, made in 1926. It has a Orthophonic reproducer and has a automatic brake system that stops the record when finished. |
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I
have phonograph needles for sale!.
I
accept PayPal as well. These
needles are used on most models from 1900-1936. Columbia, Victor,
Brunswick, Pathe, Sonora, United, etc. They are not made for Edison
as Edison players used a diamond tip for their special records.
IN MY STORE: NEEDLES: I HAVE PHONOGRAPH MULTI-PLAY NEEDLES! LOUD, MEDIUM AND SOFT TONE NEEDLES FOR YOUR ANTIQUE PHONOGRAPH THAT PLAY STANDARD 78'S. LEATHER BELTS: I HAVE LEATHER BELTS FOR YOUR GRAMOPHONE. THEY ARE LEATHER, 18 INCHES LONG AND 1/4 INCHES WIDE. USED ON ALL CYLINDAR PHONOGRAPHS THAT HAVE THE LEATHER BELT. PATHE STYLUS: I ALSO HAVE PATHÉ STYLUS "SAPPHIRE" TIPPED NEEDLE FOR YOUR PATHE OR BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPH THAT USES THE SAPPHIRE NEEDLE FOR PATHE RECORDS. Click here to email me
KNOBS: I ALSO CARRY VICTOR VICTROLA CHROME CABINET KNOBS. 2 KNOBS & SCREWS IN THE SET. Click here to email me I AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR PARTS... SO IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ONE SPECIFIC PART, EMAIL ME AND I MAY HAVE IT FOR YOU. I ACCEPT PAYPAL.COM AND MONEY ORDERS.
BUY THIS BOOK! This book has lots of information on how to take care of and repair your phonograph. As well as photos of different models that are out there in the world of antique phonographs. The book sells for about $25. It is a must have for any new phonograph enthusiast.
Other things in my store: Water
slip Decals for your phonographs.
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BE AWARE THAT THERE ARE SCAMMERS OUT THERE TRYING TO SELL REPROPUCTION PHONOGRAPH AND GRAMOPHONES AS REAL ANTIQUES! SCROLL DOWN TO BOTTOM OF MY PAGE AND SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS TOO! FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THESE FAKE REPRODUCTIONS SO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING AT WHEN BUYING!
MY
NOTES AS OF FEBRUARY 2004:
The latest trend in phonographs is that they are coming out of Hong Kong,
Taiwan, Japan and the Middle East countries such as Iran, Iraq, India,
Egypt and Syria. Most of these sellers will list their phonographs as
"Rare", "Antique", and "Ancient". You will
see these sold on most online auction sites... be aware!
Please be aware that most of these countries see the potential of running a business of making fake or using reproduction pieces and selling the unknowing-buyer their pieced together phonographs.
I have been seeing a lot coming out of Hong Kong and China province for some time now. Most list them as "Ancient", but in reality, they are pieced-together phonographs made to look old and are really not worth the money you spend to have it shipped to your parlor. I can bet on it, you will not be happy with one of these phonographs once you get it to your home and start inspecting it. If it were up to me, save your money, look locally and always educate yourself before actually purchasing an antique phonograph. It is worth your time and your money.
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WARNING!!!
Do your homework before buying a antique phonograph!!!
(See below for more info on fakes and reproductions)
WATCH
OUT FOR FAKES, REPRODUCTIONS
& PIECED-TOGETHERS!!!
Be aware that there are dishonest people out there that are trying to sell these machines as "antiques" and as actual "collectors". I see this happening most on a reputable auction site online. So be aware of what you are buying and ask the seller questions. I have seen buyers who were not aware of this and bought these machines for a lot more than what they are really worth, thinking they were getting a real antique machine for a great price.
A real antique gramaphone with horn usually sells for $1,000 or more depending on the model and make. Those with wooden horns sell for nearly $5,000 at times. Cabinet models sell for $300 and above depending on their make and model as well. Edisons are selling for about $300 and above.
HIS MASTERS VOICE has nothing to do with Victor Victrola (Victor Talking Machines) even though they use the same type of logo, Nipper and the Gramaphone. HMV logos are a sticker and not an actual metal serial tag. These HMVmachines are made in India and Pakistan for pennies. They are made out of old abused portable phonograph pieces and are pieced together to make them look like an authentic horned phonographs. They sell for cheap in China, Japan, Europe and other Middle East countries. Unfortunately, they have made their way to the USA from Europe and people are selling them listed as ANTIQUES, RARE or ANCIENT. To the unknowing buyer, these are really just a piece of junk made to look real old.
Be aware that real Victor Talking Machine Victrolas have a metal plate on every machine with a engraved serial number and the model make. The photo below is a picture of the label that is on all repro HIS MASTER VOICE gramaphones.
Please be aware there are pieced together machines out there as well, and we call them Frank-N-phones, derived from Frankenstein. These machines are pieces of many other old phonographs to make one. See the link below for more info on Frank-n-phones.
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Here is a VERY HELPFUL website explaining the FAKE phonographs that people are trying to sell here in the U.S.A. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FAKE PHONOGRAPHS, GREAT WEBSITE! |
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If you see this label on a machine, then it tells you it is a reproduction and not worth a lot of money.
Other ways to tell if it may be a reproduction or fake: • The
crank sticks far out from the box. |
FAKE!!!
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To collectors, this reproduction has NO collector value and are known as "Crap-O-Phones". I would not spend more than $65 for this machine. If you do, you will feel "taken for a fool" when you get it and see how "cheap" it really feels and plays. This photo above is what is knows as "His Masters Voice", which are made in Pakistan and India, are reproductions to look old. Be aware that there are fakes coming from China! They have learned there is money to be made and they can do it by making these fake machines too! Please save your money and buy a real antique Victrola or phonograph. There are many styles to choose from, but please do your homework before buying anything. A total inspection is important. |
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see more photos of phonographs,
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Please do not
ask me to appraise your phonograph. All phonographs are unique and in
different conditions. Please refer to books at your local library, online
and books available at Barnes & Noble (www.bn.com)
and at www.Amazon.com
for antique phonograph books. thanks!
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I hope this website was helpful? I would love to hear from you and know if this website helped you in making the right decisions in your phonograph search!
Also: a tip for people who want to sell their phonograph and have them on display at a tore or consignment shop. Hide the Reproducer and the crank as these two parts can be taken off and stolen! These parts can be hard to find and expensive so please hide them or put them in a locked case! This happens all too often!
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