No problem. when I saw it i thought it was original! The castings are excellent.
> On Mar 29, 2014, at 7:23 AM, "Bob Maffit" <maff...@bresnan.net> wrote: > > John: > > Thanks a lot for the link. I have been wondering about his products / cost > etc. > > Later > > Bob > > -----Original Message----- > From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On > Behalf Of john robles > Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 11:36 PM > To: Antique Phonograph List > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Opera Horn from Peru and Opera horn restoration > > Here is a link to a picture of the Peruvian repro horn and Victor VI matching > disc cabinet. This setup was for sale at the last CAPS show for $6500, as I > recall. > http://s197.photobucket.com/user/john9ten/library/Repro%20horn%20and%20cabinet > > John > > > ________________________________ > From: Bob Maffit <maff...@bresnan.net> > To: 'Antique Phonograph List' <phono-l@oldcrank.org> > Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 8:25 PM > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Opera Horn from Peru and Opera horn restoration > > > John: > > Do you know the price of the: > > Horn, Vic VI cabinet, and the matching storage cabinet? > > Later > > Bob > > -----Original Message----- > From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On > Behalf Of John Robles > Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 9:35 AM > To: Antique Phonograph List > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Opera Horn from Peru and Opera horn restoration > > Hi Bill > I have seen the horns from Peru, and they are superb. A friend of mine brings > some of the items here, including the Mahogany Victor spearpoint horn and the > Victor VI cabinet and matching record cabinet repros. I was astounded to find > they were repros. Out of curiosity I ordered a set of cygnet decals from the > guy (he also makes digital decals like Glenn does) and they are amazing. He > is a very friendly guy and is quick to respond to emails. He speaks very good > English. If you are considering one of those horns I would recommend them. > John Robles > >> On Mar 28, 2014, at 8:09 AM, Bill Taney <b...@taney.com> wrote: >> >> Anyone have or have an opinion on these Opera horns from Peru? How are they >> in terms of a repro compared to what else is available? >> >> Also, I am wondering who is the best wizard are restoring the original horn. >> I have an Opera that came out of a farm auction in MN and the guy was quite >> handy and tried a go at fixing it. It has the original decals the rest of >> the horn has at least been lightened and reglued, maybe refinished. It’s not >> bad, actually the bell looks good from a distance, but it is splitting. The >> elbo he spray painted brown. Interestingly didn’t touch the rest of the >> machine, it is completely original and super nice. >> >> Thanks >> Bill >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.org > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
