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Post by old-phonographs on Mar 22, 2009 18:53:17 GMT -6
MAKER: Columbia MODEL: Walnut Carved Regent Desk YEARS: Guessing around 1907-1911. It's not in the Baumbach book, but has many early parts. My other collector friends helped me decide this approximate date. Anyone know more? ORIGINAL COST: ? CASE/CABINET SIZE: 46 inches wide, 29 inches deep, 30 inches high TURNTABLE SIZE: 12 inch REPRODUCER/SOUNDBOX: I don't know the name. A brass background with an elaborate pattern on it. FAVORITE CHARACTERISTIC: It's beautiful Walnut and is heavily carved similar to the later Gothic Columbia machines. I just love this machine. It's the most unique Regent Desk I have ever seen. I bought it from Brice Paris a few months ago. I would love any information others might have about this machine. The finish is not quite as light as it shows in the pictures. The flash lightened the finish a bit. But, it is beautiful even though it's a bit dark. The carving is very professionally done and exists on all 4 sides. This is the front. Close up of the front. The back.
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Post by Moooperator on Mar 22, 2009 22:11:36 GMT -6
Is it just me or are other folks having trouble seeing the photos in the focus?
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Post by MTPhono on Mar 22, 2009 22:20:02 GMT -6
It's not just you! I hope Dan gets the pictures posted - it sounds like a beautiful machine.
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Post by old-phonographs on Mar 22, 2009 22:21:27 GMT -6
Sorry about that... I had the links pointing to my own system instead of the internet site. You should be able to see them now.
Dan
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Post by Moooperator on Mar 22, 2009 22:27:54 GMT -6
Yep! It's good now and wow that is sexy!!!
And didn't the earlier style regents open on top and had the record cabinet doors on the end like this one? I think mine is the later one that has the player in a drawer on one end and the record doors are on the long side and open form both sides. Walnut finishes hold up so much better than mahogany through the years.
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Post by roaring20s on Mar 22, 2009 23:19:50 GMT -6
Outstanding!
Does anyone have a picture of the matching chair?
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Post by MTPhono on Mar 23, 2009 14:29:16 GMT -6
Yowza! That's a beauty Dan.
Roaring20s mentioned a matching chair - do you know if that was even an option? It seems like it should have been offered.
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Aaron
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Post by Aaron on Mar 23, 2009 14:38:15 GMT -6
What a very Beautiful desk phono!! i usually don't like them but this one is amazingly beautiful!
Aaron
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Post by yesteryear1 on Mar 24, 2009 9:42:36 GMT -6
That is absolutely remarkable. What a beauty. Looks like a one of a kind custom made piece with Columbia motor tone arm and reproducer. I was surprised not to see the Columbia Notes Logo under the small Lid. Did Columbia put its trademark or name anywhere on these desk type phonographs and other furniture or Piano shaped Grafonolas during that era??
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Post by phonolair on Mar 24, 2009 18:45:55 GMT -6
Very cool desk Dan, it looks to be in great shape also. Do you use this as a desk also, or just a phonograph. For me it would make bill paying a little easier to be at a desk such as yours.
Best Regards, Larry
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Post by old-phonographs on Mar 24, 2009 19:44:16 GMT -6
Larry,
As much as it looks like a desk, it really isn't usable unless you are pretty small. Like other phonograph desks I've seen, this one has a very small and low opening where a chair would normally go. So, I doubt it was ever actually used as a desk.
Dan
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 25, 2009 12:28:29 GMT -6
Who cares if it's practical as a desk, that is simply awe inspiring and a great piece of furniture regardless of the phono content! Of course, the fact that is contains our favorite disc playing device, is just an incredible bonus and a whole lot of fun.
Thanks for sharing.
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Post by style6 on Mar 26, 2009 21:08:23 GMT -6
That is absolutely remarkable. What a beauty. Looks like a one of a kind custom made piece with Columbia motor tone arm and reproducer. I was surprised not to see the Columbia Notes Logo under the small Lid. Did Columbia put its trademark or name anywhere on these desk type phonographs and other furniture or Piano shaped Grafonolas during that era?? The sliding drawer models had the decal on a strip of wood below the grille as far as I know. This model doesn't have that strip of wood below the grille, so you would expect to find the decal under the lid.
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Post by yesteryear1 on Mar 27, 2009 14:12:10 GMT -6
So what does this mean? I have never seen a Columbia Product without the prominent Columbia Trademark and the word Grafonola or Graphophone displayed somewhere. What is the explanation for this. Was the phonograph refinished and the Logo obliterated by the process? Does the owner have the answer. Not that it matters of course, it is a remarkable addition to anyone's collection, but just one of those things that if missing, raises questions.
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Post by old-phonographs on Mar 27, 2009 18:00:17 GMT -6
I do not know if this machine was ever refinished, but I really do not think so. It is very original looking. I will look more inside for columbia info, but I have not seen anything obvious.
Dan
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