Welcome to my phonograph website!
Here are more photos of different phonographs. Although these phonographs are not museum quality, they are fine pieces of history that we can enjoy by looking at and listening to. Even if your machine isn't in the greatest shape, you should take care of it and cherish something that is part of music history and shaped the technology that we have today.
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 (bn.com) and at Amazon.com for antique phonograph books. thanks!
Above
is a Bing phonograph.
This
machine was produced mainly as a children's toy and
you
will see a lot of these come from England.
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"D-2" by Columbia. 2 horizontal louvers to control the sound.
Below is a Columbia Domestic B cylindar record phonograph. This model was created in the late 1890's.
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Below is a photo of a typical Columbia Reproducer for flat records. The reproducer has a needle in it, which can be changed often by turning the thumb screw. The Columbia reproducer also came in a gold metal too.
Below is a Columbia AT, which was made in the late 1890's. It used cylindar records, similar shape of a toilet paper roll. These eventually went away as the newer flat records became more popular in early 1900-1901.
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Below is an Edison Diamond Disc phonograph. The model is the C-19, produced in 1909.
Below is the Edison Model D. This phonograph was a cylindar record player.
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Above
is the Columbia "Favorite". It has Oak wood.
Two horizonal louvers, straight tone arm which were typical to this
model.
Here is a Edison "GEM" Model B. These were produced in the late 1890's and played the cylindar records. |
I
AM NOT SURE WHAT MODEL THIS IS?
MOST
LIKELY A PIECED TOGETHER PHONOGRAPH?
RED AREAS ON
THIS SITE SIGNIFY A REPRODUCTION,
FAKE OR PIECED-TOGETHER MACHINE.
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ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS:
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I have Victrola phonograph needles
for sale! I
accept PayPal as well. These needles are used on most models from 1900-1929. Columbia, Victor, Brunswick, Pathe, Sonora, United, etc. They are not made for Edison as Edison players used a diamond tip for their records.
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HERE
IS A PHONOGRAPH THAT WAS BEING
SOLD AS A REAL VICTOR PHONOGRAPH FROM A SELLER IN CHINA.
THIS IS NOT A REAL VICTOR TALKING MACHINE.
VICTOR
NEVER HAD DESIGNS ON THEIR HORNS.
BUT MOST REPRODUCTION NEW OUTSIDE HORNS DO!
HERE
IS A FAKE VICTOR PLATE.
THE SERIAL NUMBER IS NOT ON THE PLATE AS WELL.
FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF WITH THIS SO YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN LOOKING FOR A PHONOGRAPH.
what are the warning signs?
THE
RED ARROW IS POINTING TOWARD THE FAKE METAL SERIAL NUMBER PLATE. ANOTHER
DEAD GIVE-AWAY WAS THAT VICTOR NEVER MADE A CURVED CASING SUCH AS THE
ONE ABOVE. THEY WOULD HAVE NEVER PUT THEIR METAL PLATE ON THE TOP LEFT
OF THE CASING. THE REPRODUCER IS NOT VICTOR BRAND. THE SPEED MECHANISM
ON THE RIGHT IS NOT VICTOR EITHER.
WHO EVER IS SELLING THIS MACHINE, KNOWS IT IS NOT A GENUINE VICTOR ALTHOUGH, THEY ARE TRYING TO PASS IT OFF AS SUCH SO THAT THEY CAN GET MORE MONEY FOR THIS PIECED-TOGETHER MACHINE FROM CHINA.
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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Below
is a Maestrone Phonograph. The horn is wood.
There were many companies creating phonographs in the early years but
many companies went out of business. Only the strong survived and are
still around today. Columbia, RCA (Victor), and Paramount (United) are
some you may recognize.
This particular model is probably from the early 1901-09. although I can not verify its age as i have no information on this particular company.
The interesting thing about this photo is that bicycles haven't really changed much in 100 years. Although, the tires changed from white to black as an color additive was added to the rubber to make it black.
Here, a man stands proud with his Columbia "Standard A" phonograph with the outside horn. (1910-1915?) and his bicycle which were considered "prized" possessions around this time of history.
Below are some photos of reproducers by different companies. Although they were made be different companies, all played the same way. The needle was removable, which attached to a small arm that transfered the vibrations to the round Mica. There the vibrations transfered into sound, through the reproducer to the tone arm, then to the speaker.
Pathe
(company from France)
Pathe records were played with a sapphire needle unlike the Victor and
Columbia records.
Victor
Talking Machine (No.2 reproducer) metal needles
Columbia
reproducer (also in gold) metal
needles
Below is a Playertone cabinet model.
This model was similar to those of the Victor and Columbia of its time.
This model
is missing 2 of the needle cups, which are the holes in front.
Below is a Columbia "Standard" Model X.
The reproducer was attached to the actual horn, without a tone-arm.
Here
is the watermark on the actual Tiger-Oak case.
Here
is the reproducer of this model.
The needle is missing from this reproducer and is laying on the record,
(not a smart thing).
Above is a THORENS portable cased phonograph which became very popular during the Korean War and World War 1.
This particular piece is really banged up but can probably fetch about $100 from a collector.
Here
is a VICTOR TALKING MACHINE COMPANY phonograph, also known as the "Victrola".
This particular model is the Victor Victrola XI (11).
The volume was controlled by opening and closing the two small cabinet doors on top.
The
two larger cabinet doors were the record storage area.
This model had 8 record slots and can fit about 100 records.
Under
the inside case lid, there is a watermark that will look like this.
here
is the serial number plate that is on all Victor Victrola machines.
A
typical Victorla tone-arm with the reproducer.
Victor usually had a "Goose-neck" on their Victrolas,
which allowed the reproducer to swing upward when not playing a record.
Here
is another Victor Victrola XI (11).
Here
is another Victor Victrola XI (11).
Notice
the goose-neck of the tone-arm. This is in playing position.
Here
is another Victor Victrola IX (9) table top model.
Here
is the tone-arm and reproducer in the down position, playing a record.
Here
is the reproducer in the up position when not playing a record.
Here
is the Victrola watermark on the underside of the lid.
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 NEEDLES 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.
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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 Store 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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