[Phono-L] Need Columbia Horn

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi all I am looking for a nice 10" cone horn OR better yet, a nickel horn for a Columbia Q. It is an 1897 model, sp I suppose the cone would be more appropriate. Anyone got one? Thanks John Robles

[Phono-L] Need Columbia Horn

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
The last patent on this one is 1897, and I know they had some 1898 patents on them too, so I assumed that it falls somewhere in between. I would say 1898 as it is all nickel with the flat key, and has an apparently homemade case, though the top is nicely made and has an aged patina. When I recie

[Phono-L] Need Columbia Horn

2006-12-24 Thread gpaul2...@aol.com
John: Dating talking machines by the patent dates that appear on them can be tricky. How many "1906" Victrolas can you find on eBay during any given week? The early "Q" Graphophone carries the March 30, 1897 patent date, but I believe that the only later dates to be found on them are Au