[Phono-L] Edison Amberol question/

In a message dated 3/25/2009 5:07:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, esrobe...@hotmail.com writes: But most importantly, my Amberola 30 stylus has a small amount of black dust on it after playing the Chalmers cylinder. - Do not play wax cylinders with a diamond stylus! All t

[Phono-L] Edsion 30 Echos - What To Do?

In a message dated 3/19/2009 10:13:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lhera...@bu.edu writes: Is there anything that I can do to adjust the reproducer? check the lubrication on the vertical screw that holds the over-hanging weight to the body of the reproducer. If the weight does not "sway"

[Phono-L] Opera like Phonograph?

In a message dated 3/2/2009 7:25:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, gbogan...@charter.net writes: Yes, it appears that the 1A motor will fit into the (original) Opera or 1B or III cabinet. i was not able to accomplish this when I tried it. The spring barrels were too large. al

[Phono-L] VivaTonal 122?

Hi, Does any one have a good photo of a Columbia portable VivaTonal Model 122? Was it American or British? Thanks! Allen **From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom0023) From wilenz..

[Phono-L] Unusual Phono Accessory

In a message dated 1/17/2009 5:43:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, rvu...@comcast.net writes: Take a look at this eBay auction # 130280889792. Any of you seen one of these before? If so, can you explain how it works altho this tone modifier is marked Dec 27, 1904, it i

[Phono-L] Atlantis Talking Machine Company/

In a message dated 1/6/2009 8:53:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, harveykrav...@yahoo.com writes: Hi group, A good friend of mine has this machine, It is a small case 12 x12 with incisings on the corners and a European motor and back bracket. Hi Harvey, Does it say AtlantiS or AtlantiC

[Phono-L] Atlantis Talking Machine Company

References: Message-ID: It's Atlantis. Their address was 46 1/2 7th St., NYC. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of allena...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 5:54 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Ph

[Phono-L] Re: Edison Opera eBay serial number...3574?

web site? http://www.worldofgramophones.com/edison_opera_phonograph.html The seller never had it at all. Chris allena...@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 1/1/2009 4:26:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > clockworkh...@aol.com writes: > > > Yes I saw the

[Phono-L] Diamond B

hat you might expect from a simple R & R (remove & replace) of the stylus bar or basic stylus and gasket replacement. Good luck, Andy On Nov 23, 2008, at 8:41 AM, allena...@aol.com wrote: > Hi, > > Who should I relay as a good (mail order) provider of this service?: >

[Phono-L] valid email?

Hi I got what seems like a legit email (?), from a phono person (Shawn?), but thought I would ask first here - this is the text: >> A while back, bluesparkz28963 asked you a question and is waiting for your answer. Please _view the question_ (http://optin.fanboxnotes.com/SmoothOptin/Vi

[Phono-L] Edison Home

In a message dated 11/9/2008 1:05:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Aph4990 at aol.com writes: Next to the drive belt there is a pointer which adjusts something in the drive mechanism. I can't figure out what this thing does. Is it some kind of add-on speed control? Thanks, Art Helle

[Phono-L] Those AOL (phono) websites gone

Hi, As announced, AOL (after many years) has eliminated their members' FTP spaces, or Hometown websites. In case anyone is linked to mine (for Antique Phonograph Books), I have saved and moved (& updated) it to: _http://www.phonobooks.com_ (http://www.phonobooks.com/) Thanks

[Phono-L] Rumor on AOL & their Hometown/

In a message dated 10/16/2008 7:00:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rich-mail at octoxol.com writes: AOL operates like the government, right hand has no idea what the left is doing. Today I got another AOL Tech who does confirm the worst, that their Hometown/FTP Space service will end on

[Phono-L] Rumor on AOL & their Hometown/

In a message dated 10/16/2008 4:05:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, loran at oldcrank.com writes: Hmm, I just found it in AOL's help pages: http://help.aol.com/help/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=http--h elpchannelsaolcom-kjumpadparticleId185255&sliceId=&dialogID=6025405&stateId

[Phono-L] Rumor on AOL & their Hometown

Hi "as I have been informed that AOL is closing down and deleting all uploaded materials that you may have entrusted to their service. End date is October 31." This is apparently a rumor (Urban Legend?). I just called AOL and asked about it. They deny any changes to t

[Phono-L] Message for Collectors on AOL

In a message dated 10/10/2008 9:53:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, AGW1886 at aol.com writes: as I have been informed that AOL is closing down and deleting all uploaded materials that you may have entrusted to their service. End date is October 31. can I ask, who informed you? Why no no

[Phono-L] should I get Pay Pal?

In a message dated 9/23/2008 11:27:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pjfraser at alamedanet.net writes: i've managed to hang on to the original free account all these years. there's unceasing pressure to "upgrade" to a fee-based account but if you read the fine print and pay attention you

[Phono-L] Edison Spring Motor - Reproducer

In a message dated 7/20/2008 12:56:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, TAEdisonJR at aol.com writes: I have two early Automatics that are not stamped as 'reproducer.' They look just like standard speakers from the top, but obviously the weight is different. I think this is tr

[Phono-L] Berliner

In a message dated 6/16/2008 8:48:04 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, phono-l at cylinder.de writes: > This Berliner has a second decal on the other side that says 'Cie > Francaise du gramophone No. 2172'. I can't see the Berliner decal > very clearly (I have only seen photos so far) but when

[Phono-L] Jumeau on Craigslist?/ebay

In a message dated 5/24/2008 11:30:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, phono-l at cylinder.de writes: Surely not an Edison. At 14:16 24.05.2008, you wrote: >Is this a disc playing doll? eBay item #130225173462 - The seller reports that this doll dates from ca 1910, and that the t

[Phono-L] Wierd cylinder

In a message dated 5/17/2008 12:34:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, phono-l at cylinder.de writes: As far as I know there were no answers. I don't know either what this (tapered looking 'record') could be but it reached an awful high price. Norman i believe that the buyer w

[Phono-L] Talking Machine Industry Book/

In a message dated 5/3/2008 11:03:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, loran at oldcrank.com writes: Aha! I should have realized that Allen would know of it (Talking Machine Industry)! Any idea when it was published? Loran usually undated, but published ca 1923. Watch for an

[Phono-L] Talking Machine Industry Book

In a message dated 5/3/2008 10:30:36 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, loran at oldcrank.com writes: Does anyone here know of this book (by Ogilvie Mitchell)? Yes. Certainly useful... allen **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food.

[Phono-L] Artist Death Certificates (Ada Jones) Let us do right by Ada

In a message dated 4/12/2008 12:11:44 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, emer...@wheatstate.com writes: Ada age 44 born in England came to USA 1880 became a citizen 1917, she was theatrical singer. Sheela daughter, age13 born New York, was in school. The last name was spelled Flaherty. fascina

[Phono-L] 'America' cylinder

In a message dated 3/31/2008 11:07:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, edisonphonowo...@hotmail.com writes: < - The analysis of the 'Whitman' cylinder was published in APM years ago - if they (Jennifer/Judith) want a copy of the details, just let me know. Roscoe Haley was ve

[Phono-L] Fw: EARLIEST recorded human voice?/more

ates at what value one would be if in good condition? I will get pics asap. Thanks! John Robles From allena...@aol.com Sun Mar 30 16:45:49 2008 From: allena...@aol.com (allena...@aol.com) Date: Sun Mar 30 16:46:01 2008 Subject: [Phono-L] Siam Soo found at flea market Message-ID:

[Phono-L] Fw: EARLIEST recorded human voice?

In a message dated 3/30/2008 3:10:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ediso...@verizon.net writes: I found this information at http://www.firstsounds.org/sounds/ It's at the bottom of the page. You can actually listen to the recording Edison made with the phonautograph. _htt

[Phono-L] edison travel

Hi again, I know that Scott's Phonautograph was purchased by the Smithsonian in 1866 (from Koenig), and was presumably on display for a long time. Original cost = 500 francs. Does anyone know when Edison made his first trip to Washington, DC? We know he went in April 1878 for his phon

[Phono-L] Fw: EARLIEST recorded human voice?

In a message dated 3/28/2008 12:02:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, thatc...@mediaguide.com writes: There's a short historical summary here: http://tenwatts.blogspot.com/2005/07/aircheck-history-part-i.html but this site has some problems itself with dates and '1876' for Cros. I didn't see

[Phono-L] Fw: EARLIEST recorded human voice?

p://tenwatts.blogspot.com/2005/07/aircheck-history-part-i.html allena...@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 3/28/2008 11:05:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > jfa...@hotmail.com writes: > > Hi Allen- > > That 1878 date (on Edison's phonautograph tracing of railroad

[Phono-L] Fw: EARLIEST recorded human voice?

In a message dated 3/28/2008 10:19:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rvu...@comcast.net writes: (reply below) Allen, I found this information at http://www.firstsounds.org/sounds/ It's at the bottom of the page. You can actually listen to the recording Edison made with the phonautograph.

[Phono-L] Fw: EARLIEST recorded human voice?

In a message dated 3/28/2008 9:28:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rvu...@comcast.net writes: What is the source of your data on Edison and his use of the phonautograph at the metropolitan elevated railroad in 1878. who is the source for this date? It seems off by several

[Phono-L] Cylinders not Edison, but whose?/

ructible 3308--the two cylinder companies were separate but after the U. S. Phonograph Company folded, some of its U-S Everlasting molds went to the Indestructible company in Albany, which pressed records from the molds and sold them as their own." These are confusing companies! :)

[Phono-L] Cylinders not Edison, but whose?/

In a message dated 3/22/2008 6:44:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ge...@comcast.net writes: First, Why is there a patent date of 1902 on ALL of the records = The July 29, 1902 patent (by Messer) is explained in detail in PHP. It was originally used on Lambert celluloid cylinde

[Phono-L] Phonograph Story WAS on NPR - NOT available as anarchive

In a message dated 3/22/2008 11:24:49 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, glast...@comcast.net writes: Click "Listen Here" and download it, then skip to minute 37 and you can hear it. what specific machine did he drop? If that 1890 is approximately correct, I hate to think... Allen *

[Phono-L] Columbia Reproducer Tool/

Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom000301) From allena...@aol.com Thu Mar 20 13:02:57 2008 From: allena...@aol.com (allena...@aol.com) Date: Thu Mar 20 13:10:26 2008 Subject: [Phono-L

[Phono-L] expensive Amberola 30!

but see: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190204709958_ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190204709958) Allen _www.phonobooks.com_ (http://www.phonobooks.com) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (ht

[Phono-L] Linenoid horn/

In a message dated 8/14/2007 7:56:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time, bruce78...@comcast.net writes: > The little logo on the horn said "Linenoid Horn". it was not shaped like > any horn I had ever seen before either and its bell was slightly conical > rather > then bell like. > = The 'Meg

[Phono-L] Edison History Question

In a message dated 4/8/2007 8:52:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time, appywan...@hotmail.com writes: > He was able to remote-control a miniature submarine in the early 1890's, > invented the fluorescent light tube, > = Did Tesla get a patent for his fluorescent tube? And what year did he inve

[Phono-L] Dave Heitz Collection

In a message dated 2/28/2007 11:42:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, ediso...@verizon.net writes: > A Vitaphone , it is. I have one with the horn in the lid, but they were > made so > that an external horn could be attached; sounds great with an Edison cygnet > horn! > * This unusu

[Phono-L] Patent Search - tinfoil phonograph

In a message dated 12/14/2006 9:45:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, esrobe...@hotmail.com writes: > >> [Robert]: I don't get it. What's the difference? How does this one put > the > >> soundwaves into the cylinder material? This just seems silly and > >> redundant. What am I missing? > ===

[Phono-L] Patent Search - tinfoil phonograph AND Allen K

In a message dated 12/16/2006 3:07:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, ediso...@verizon.net writes: > > You're quite welcome, Joan. Here's a couple of fun ones for you... > check out patent nos. 460492 > == This one (and others like it) is pictured and explained in PHP. The "announcement" fea

[Phono-L] Patent Searches

In a message dated 12/14/2006 12:06:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, lo...@oldcrank.com writes: > For you research hounds out there, Google has just made all 7 million > issued U.S. patents keyword searchable back to 1790. Select a patent > from your search results and you can further search for

[Phono-L] Patent Searches/

In a message dated 12/14/2006 12:54:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, a...@popyrus.com writes: > If the patents were searchable by exact date of issue instead of by the > month, it would be even faster. With a little patience, I can find the > remaining > four patents, descriptions, drawings, e

[Phono-L] Crescent Phonograph Info

In a message dated 12/5/2006 7:56:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, bruce78...@comcast.net writes: > > Crescent Talking Machine Co. > > 89 Chambers Street > > New York City > > > > August 1916 (trademark filed 8/15/1919; used since 3/19/1914 > > > >

[Phono-L] Crescent Phonograph Info

In a message dated 12/5/2006 7:56:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, bruce78...@comcast.net writes: > > Crescent Talking Machine Co. > > 89 Chambers Street > > New York City > > > August 1916 (trademark filed 8/15/1919; used since 3/19/1914 > > > Ken Ogden > === As far as I know, the "used

[Phono-L] Crescent Phonograph Info

In a message dated 12/6/2006 8:18:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, lo...@oldcrank.com writes: > I believe the date refers to the issue of Talking Machine World where > advertising was first noted, as I recall from the original article from > which this info was quoted. > *** Hi The TM

[Phono-L] Coin-op coin thickness

In a message dated 11/9/2006 6:22:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, lo...@oldcrank.com writes: > I don't own any coin slots myself... was the tolerance that tight on > the slots? Mind you, I haven't been going around measuring the > * On an 1890 Edison/Keller Electric cylinder phono, I

[Phono-L] Coin-op coin thickness

In a message dated 11/10/2006 12:17:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, steve_nor...@msn.com writes: > The Liberty seems to be less thick at the rim, the rim is the part of the > coin that forms the circle around it. If you hold a nickel between your > finger and thumb and view the edge the liberty s

[Phono-L] Columbia BF Peerless -- horn?

In a message dated 10/30/2006 11:14:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, richard_ru...@hotmail.com writes: > > Allen, is this Columbia Horn Chart viewable on the website, or in a book? > Much of it is in Hazelcorn's excellent book (with photos) on all Columbia Cyl Graphophones (Vol 1). W

[Phono-L] Unusual Zonophone/

In a message dated 10/1/2006 12:00:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, taediso...@aol.com writes: > This is the early version of the Concert Grand, with two glass sides like > the Zonophone Model A. > *** I vaguely recall this glass-sided Zono, 9" turntable, with 2 glass sides, was also cal

[Phono-L] Phon-ola Children's Phonograph

In a message dated 9/28/2006 5:20:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, phonost...@aol.com writes: > But I would like info on a real one. It is a Phon-ola children's > Phonograph. > Tag on inside lid reads; "Phon-ola, Manufactured by Phonola Manufacturing > Co., Dayton, Ohio. > == This t

[Phono-L] A New Collector

In a message dated 9/20/2006 1:07:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, lu...@comcast.net writes: > Some are 12" discs, some are 7", many are single sided, which leads me to > believe they may have been demos issued to review or broadcast before > distribution > ** Hi If the single-sided dis

[Phono-L] Music Show in Danbury, Sept 24

Hi, Anything interesting turning up at the Show tomorrow? Does anyone "need" an oak case for an Edison/North American Class M (battery) phono? Or a motor for a Columbia N (Bijou)? Allen www.phonoboks.com

[Phono-L] phone number needed/ok

In a message dated 9/23/2006 10:51:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ediso...@verizon.net writes: > > And it is listed, too ! > I can vouch for that - it's been my number for many, many years, and is also on my website! Just back from Danbury where I saw some things of interest.

[Phono-L] Interesting article

In a message dated 7/31/2006 10:28:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time, john9...@pacbell.net writes: > Then I read the entire article, and was very surprised to read that in the > 1860's already there was a kind of functioning facmile transmission that > operated using tinfoil! > ** do you have

[Phono-L] Harmograph phonographs

In a message dated 6/29/2006 5:16:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, msprin...@juno.com writes: > It features pictures of the plants where the machines are made; material > specs for all cabinets; motors, fittings, etc. for each model; ads for > Harmograph records and needles > *** Accordi

[Phono-L] PBS History Detectives

In a message dated 5/30/2006 10:54:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, john9...@pacbell.net writes: > Wisconsin Chair Company housed the studio where Paramount Records were > recorded. I don't know if they made cabinets for Edison. > ** there was some confusion here over Edison's purchase o

[Phono-L] PBS History Detectives

In a message dated 5/30/2006 12:34:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, lo...@oldcrank.com writes: <> The "Vista" machine, made by WC, came out around 1919, if that helps. They tried to trademark the term.. allen www.phonobooks.com

[Phono-L] Zono record

In a message dated 4/19/2006 8:40:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, talk78s.settlem...@sbcglobal.net writes: > > <> For those who asked, this 7" (P) single-sided (ca. 1903) Zono record is entitled: "Nursery Rhymes." Allen www.phonobooks.com

[Phono-L] unusual record

In a message dated 4/14/2006 10:10:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, rco...@sciserv.org writes: > HI, Could you tell me the title and other details? > And I wasn't clear, are you bringing this for display or sale? > Thanks, > Ron Cowen > It will be available for sale. "American Talking

[Phono-L] Zono record

Another question: On a (1903) 7" green-label Zonophone (single-sided), why does the catalog # have a P? Was this for "Parlor"?P No. 5446 (Collins/Natus). Thanks! Allen www.phonobooks.com www.leofrankcase.com

[Phono-L] Edison short drop octagonal clock

In a message dated 3/3/2006 8:14:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, cranke...@comcast.net writes: > Being a clock collector also, I thought this was rather neat. It will be > interesting to see where this goes. Without the Edison dial, this clock is > only > worth $200-300. > > Bill >

[Phono-L] Edison Clock/

In a message dated 3/3/2006 1:23:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, ediso...@verizon.net writes: > That's the one! And here's a zipped folder with all the images from that > auction: > > http://www.mytempdir.com/490405 > *** note that Seth Thomas has now given way to Sessions. allen

[Phono-L] Packing wooden horn twist/

In a message dated 2/5/2006 11:11:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, a...@popyrus.com writes: > > The wood horn for the Columbia BI I wrote in about yesterday had a 3/8" > * look into those sturdy shipping "barrels" available at moving companies (metal lid at each end) - very strong walls a

[Phono-L] identifying 2min or 4 min records

In a message dated 12/2/2005 4:20:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, steve_nor...@msn.com writes: > Some 2M Indestructibles do not have 2M > on them > no Indestrucibles (metal rings), as far as I know, say "2 M." All of the 4 min style Indestructibles do say "4M" US Everlastings are

[Phono-L] identifying 2min or 4 min records (U.S. Everlasting)

In a message dated 12/2/2005 6:14:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, ediso...@verizon.net writes: > Knowing that the Everlasting celluloid > records could stand up under heavier use, I imagine they knew they could cut > them with more amplitude and they wouldn't wear out, > *** It is rema

[Phono-L] identifying 2min or 4 min records (U.S. Everlasting)

In a message dated 12/2/2005 11:51:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, steve_nor...@msn.com writes: > > I have one that reverted to being a flat sheet. It is amazing, they seemed > to have perfected the celluloid record surface, volume and not much surface > noise. > ** at one point, inven

[Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 2, Issue 240

In a message dated 12/3/2005 3:32:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, smalaw...@yahoo.com writes: > > <> ** which are these? I know of no Albany Indestructibles with 2M on their rims. Do you mean US Everlasting? allen

[Phono-L] Klingsor/

In a message dated 9/11/2005 10:42:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time, aph4...@aol.com writes: > I just acquired a great old Klingsor phonograph which needs much > restoration > and I'm afraid I'm going to need lots of help > *** Hi Do you have the original patents? I recall that the inve

[Phono-L] Klingsor/

In a message dated 9/12/2005 3:55:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, aph4...@aol.com writes: > There's still no indication of how the tuning might be done in PHP. Would > * Hi Naturally the full patents contain more detail, but of course, their intent (Klenk and Krebs) was not to pr

[Phono-L] Klingsor

In a message dated 9/13/2005 6:44:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, wilenz...@bellsouth.net writes: > All this is very interesting, and the Klingsor is unusual, but I personally > feel that any attempt to tune the strings would be a waste of time. I > believe that the addition of strings was just a m

[Phono-L] Ward Marston in the Wall Street Journal on 8/25/

In a message dated 8/27/2005 5:01:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, msprin...@juno.com writes: > Okay... I admit it... I don't know a lot about our hobby, and don't know > the names of many of the grand masters... But I haven't seen this article > mentioned and thought -- given what he does -- that s

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment (large discs)

In a message dated 8/27/2005 5:39:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mfkhanchal...@altrionet.com writes: > I'm restoring a Pathephone 18 (also known is a 180 ) right now that plays > these discs. It plays the 20" discs recorded at 130 rpm and the threatre 20" > * ah, but does it play th

[Phono-L] Wanted info on Hawthorne Sheble WTB Oval Nameplate

In a message dated 8/15/2005 2:10:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, antiquera...@webtv.net writes: > I do not believe my cabinet held a class M machine as the top of my > cabinet is different. Mine has a slant top that looks like a writing > desk that is hinged in the middle at an angle. When oppene

[Phono-L] Nipper Picture - Question

In a message dated 7/20/2005 10:24:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, vt...@comcast.net writes: > Can anyone look and provide any information you may have either on or off > list. > *** Hi We did a "Dear APM" on this question years ago - they were supplied by Victor to their dealers and jo

[Phono-L] Nipper painting

In a message dated 7/22/2005 5:11:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, donma...@shaw.ca writes: > 3. Where might one acquire the best quality reproduction available, > so that she has a good one to copy? > years ago, EMI did a fine reproduction, with a lithographic "feel." Allen www.

[Phono-L] Pink Lambert inside?

In a message dated 7/6/2004 5:47:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mark.albert...@comcast.net writes: > > Yes, I got a Pink Lambert at Union with a smooth white plaster core. It is > definately Lambert (and made in Chicago) and is marked as such on the side > (rim?) with patent date of March 20, 190

[Phono-L] Pink Lambert inside?

In a message dated 6/28/2004 7:27:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time, gwpho...@woh.rr.com writes: > A friend of mine bought a Pinkie at Union that had plaster core. He > bought it form Julien Anton, so it came from France. It was confirmed > original by Kurt Nauck, who said it was made in England. Yo

[Phono-L] Robert Baum Bach

In a message dated 6/15/2004 11:48:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, maff...@bresnan.net writes: > I believe his new edition of " Looking For The Dog " may have been > available this spring and want to get a hard copy > > Thanks > Bob. > *** He is indeed working on a new edition, with expa

[Phono-L] Lambert Cylinder

In a message dated 3/27/2004 2:11:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, steve_nor...@msn.com writes: > http://tinyurl.com/38czl > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2232977843 > > Steve > *** <> Lambert cylinders were sometimes recycled by the company in Chicago. As a resul

[Phono-L] Zonophone Page

In a message dated 2/21/2004 9:59:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, mark.albert...@comcast.net writes: > Hence the first (Zono) bankruptcy in 1900...and the near or verge of > bankruptcy in > the fall of 1903 when Eldridge Johnson bought the assets of Seaman for $135K > (October 1903). > ***

[Phono-L] Frank Seaman

In a message dated 2/21/2004 2:43:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, mark.albert...@comcast.net writes: > Yes...the company went from The Universal Talking Machine Co. to the > Universal Talking Machine Manufacturing Co. but I was always under the > impression that Frank Seaman and Louis Valiquet (desi

[Phono-L] Lambert Phonographs

In a message dated 3/12/2005 12:48:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, plav...@hotmail.com writes: > Does anyone know anything about the Lambert Phonograph Co of England (?). > They made interesting machines that played 6" cylinders. I have the Model I > & II and am curious about the > history of thes

[Phono-L] Little Wonder Records...Listen, Learn, & Enjoy

In a message dated 3/7/2005 8:43:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, msprin...@juno.com writes: > There are actually several (probably 100 or so) that I still don't have > that I know of. But then there are the ones I don't know about. The > problem is that no one knows how many were actually manufact

[Phono-L] RE: Open-horned phonos

In a message dated 3/2/2005 10:34:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, ediso...@verizon.net writes: > > I am sure that Edison's sales were much higher than Victor's, until the > success of the Victrola. > ** according to PHP, 1909 was the turning point - when Victor began to out-earn Edison,

[Phono-L] Columbia AH question

In a message dated 2/14/2005 9:10:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, tom...@msn.com writes: > I want this machine to remain in my collection for years. The case is > original and untouched. It is in beautiful condition. The horn has some > slight > damage, but looks good. I want to do right by i

[Phono-L] Columbia AH question

In a message dated 2/15/2005 2:12:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, tom...@msn.com writes: > They are horizontal. I believe the AJ model had the vertical wind > arrangement. > - Original Message - > * Hi The first AH's (Oct+ 1901) had a horizontal mainspring arrangment, la

[Phono-L] Columbia Multiplex Grand

In a message dated 12/30/2004 11:45:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, diamondisk...@aol.com writes: > I wonder how hard it was to keep all of the grooves, > recorders, and reproducers aligned properly? A tough chore, I bet. > > Randy > Owning the Multiplex Grand Reproducer Carriage m

[Phono-L] Columbia Multiplex Grand

In a message dated 12/30/2004 8:24:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, aarona...@aol.com writes: > I can say that there are "controls" to keep the styli in alignment. With > the > recommended 56" brass horns, it was quite a blast. It was also exhibited at > the 1904 St Louis Worlds Fair - Columbia

[Phono-L] Edison signed Record box

In a message dated 12/7/2004 8:56:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, aarona...@aol.com writes: > > COA's mean nothing and over 80% of all autographs on > > Ebay are fakes. Take it from there.. > > I couldn't agree with you more. I would like to see someone put all the > *** Here is eb

[Phono-L] 2/4 setup on a Columbia BFT

In a message dated 11/18/2004 1:29:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, steve_nor...@msn.com writes: > On Edison there is a reduction gear in the pulley that slows the carriage > to > half speed in 4 minute mode, how does the Columbia work? > > *** on Columbia, there is a separte geared feed