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Post by MTPhono on Jan 25, 2009 17:28:08 GMT -6
Well George I am struggling to see the mangled blossom. That is a SPECTACULAR horn - and you did a great cleaning job. It's really nice to see the work in progress (thanks Barb) too. It's got to feel great to be done and see what was hidden under all those coats of ugliness. Congratulations!
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Post by phonolair on Jan 25, 2009 19:16:41 GMT -6
Ok guys let me put up a few horns that I find interesting and not found everyday. But first to George, that job you did on the horn is very impressive. I don't ever remember seeing a flowered nickeled horn. The first horn is a wood spruce horn. You either love them or hate them, I love them. This horn is the wood horn with the brass bell for cylinder player. How about a early zinc flat seam horn, this is only 19" long I really like this horn not because its a flowered horn but because its a very small size. Its prefect for a Fireside or Gem but because its black, I have it on a black Gem. I think it make a stunning combo. And one more, Cygnet horns are nice but the wood grain ones are always keepers in my book. Best Regards, Larry
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Post by tampadon on Jan 25, 2009 21:18:06 GMT -6
George, That nickel horn is spectacular... and to have found it in an antique shop hidden under that ugly brown wash! Thanks for sharing the pix.
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Post by MTPhono on Jan 25, 2009 21:29:05 GMT -6
Larry,
Those are beautiful examples! Thanks for sharing them. It appears from your pictures that you have a very nice collection.
Regards, Scott
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Post by phonogfp on Jan 25, 2009 21:37:44 GMT -6
Larry, You've been hiding your lamp under a bushel, haven't you?! Great horns! I like spruce horns too, although I've never had the chance to own one. Ditto on the metal wood-grained cygnets - and yours looks like an outstanding example. And that little Tea Tray Company horns DOES look spectacular on the black Gem. What a cutie, and a perfect combination. Every time I see an oak Syracuse horn, I kick myself for not buying a Home with one for $450 back in the early 80s. (I think that was the last time I listened to Barb's "phonograph advice!") I like zinc horns - but they don't pop up very often, do they? I just had one professionally polished and it looks pretty good. I'll post a photo if I remember tomorrow...! I've never seen a 19" zinc horn - - that's an interesting one. Thanks for the photos!
George P.
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Post by tinfoilphono on Jan 25, 2009 22:47:09 GMT -6
WOW! George, that's amazing! I'm sure you're a very happy camper tonight.
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Post by Moooperator on Jan 26, 2009 6:45:43 GMT -6
All these are super stars in the horn world! Thanks for posting them!
While on my way to orlando show I stopped at Webb antiques on I75 and saw a great collection of horns and one was a 6 foot brass concert horn... great condition... and just my luck - SOLD! The dealer said that a man stopped by last year, bought them all and has not returned for them! I so wanted to strap that horn to the roof of the SUV!!!
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Post by tinfoilphono on Jan 26, 2009 11:23:08 GMT -6
Phonolair's Gem reminded me of this one: Cute little horn, only 14" long with a 12" bell.
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Post by Nipper on Jan 26, 2009 12:26:36 GMT -6
OU LALA ;D You all have posted some Awesome Horns , Keep it coming Guys Nipper
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Post by phonofolks on Jan 26, 2009 14:00:12 GMT -6
Moo:
Why didn't the dealer just sell you the horn since the buyer hasn't been back to pick them up? The dealer could then reimburse the person when, or if, he returns? I would do this especially if the merchandise is taking up valuable space in my shop. No the dealer could be telling you a BS story???!!!!
Rick
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Post by phonolair on Jan 26, 2009 16:00:38 GMT -6
George thanks for the name of the brass bell oak horn. Is Syracuse the name of the company or a city or both.
Tinfoilphono's little blue flowered horn is in super condition not to mention hard to find. Does any one know if this would have been the smallest original flowered horn available.
Best regards, Larry
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Post by phonogfp on Jan 26, 2009 20:10:34 GMT -6
George thanks for the name of the brass bell oak horn. Is Syracuse the name of the company or a city or both. Tinfoilphono's little blue flowered horn is in super condition not to mention hard to find. Does any one know if this would have been the smallest original flowered horn available. Larry, The company was the Wooden Phonograph Horn Company, which was located in Syracuse, New York. Collectors refer to them as "Syracuse Horns" for short. As for Rene's terrific little flowered horn, I've never seen an original any smaller. Of course, Karl Frick was making smaller ones in the 1960s out of soda cans! (These days, they almost look original!) George P.
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Post by phonogfp on Jan 26, 2009 20:12:30 GMT -6
Rene, I seem to remember you buying that little blue flowered cutie at Union - - just before I could reach it...! It's a real sweetheart...
George P.
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Post by catfishjohn on Jan 26, 2009 21:27:02 GMT -6
George,
I was looking at the picture of your Columbia BC with the brass horn - a beauty! How does the horn connect to the reproducer? I have a BC with no horn. Is the horn tip supposed to go inside the huge Higham reproducer or is the BC horn a different diameter on the end?
Thanks, John P
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Post by phonogfp on Jan 26, 2009 21:44:39 GMT -6
John,
The BC horn is a different, larger diameter on the small end than a typical cylinder horn (hence their rarity). I've seen BC horns attached to the reproducers with rubber tubing as usual, but mine slips right over it. As long as the horn is suspended at the precisely "correct" angle, it works fine. The rubber tubing would no doubt be more forgiving.
If you can find a 54" all-brass horn, you could replace the regular-size ferrule with one large enough for your BC. Ordinarily, I'd never advise a non-reversible modification like that, but how else can a BC be fully enjoyed? (A Hawthorne & Sheble flower horn could also be so modified, but it should be blue-to-white on the interior, and "Silk Finish on the exterior.)
Hope this helps - -
George P.
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