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Post by tccraig on Nov 15, 2009 17:29:43 GMT -6
I own a 1914-1919? Sonora "Supreme" with matching record cabinet and all accessories. Also, the original documentation and manuals. I need a value so I can sell to a museum or serious collector. I heard that there are less than 10 known to exist, and the record cabinet even more rare. If interested please call me or E-mail me. (425)508-4509 Thanks, Tom Craig, Lynnwood, Wa. (tccraig@live.com)
P.S. It is in very, very good condition. It needs to be dusted and properly cleaned. All the research that I have done on it, leads me to believe that as a pair with documentation and depending on who the original purchaser is, somewhere around $50,000. The model itself was the highest priced (music-box) available at $1000 in 1914-1915. The record cabinet was $750!. It could be the rarest set in existence. I found the "grand" sold for $4500 on E-Bay and it isn't even close to comparable. I will send you the best pic I can for now, I need to get more pictures. Thanks, Tom
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Post by roaring20s on Nov 15, 2009 19:02:02 GMT -6
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Post by tccraig on Nov 15, 2009 19:19:26 GMT -6
Thanks, James! I have found these images already and that is all I can find. I did somehow get a pic from ?, that is identical to my set. Here it is. Thanks so much [/img]
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Post by tccraig on Nov 15, 2009 19:21:04 GMT -6
Not sure how to open the pic attached above, but I attached one. Tom
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Post by tccraig on Nov 20, 2009 22:30:54 GMT -6
Alright everyone, I'm making headway on researching Sonora and the valuation of. I found the only other set in existence and will have more to say soon. What I have found out is that there are 2 models of the "Supreme", 1914-1916, then 1917-1920. There was only 1 set known until mine (which is the second version.) Then there is one phonograph without the cabinet in a huge private collection in California. So, so far 3 phonos and 2 cabinets. An offer of $25k was turned down for the 1 set. Exciting huh?! To me especially! I'm so happy just to be a part of this sets life! Have fun, Tom
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Post by gramophone on Nov 25, 2009 23:43:20 GMT -6
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Post by tccraig on Nov 30, 2009 12:35:36 GMT -6
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