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Post by roaring20s on Jan 24, 2010 21:01:13 GMT -6
MAKER: Globe-Wernicke (makers of office furniture, best known for stacking bookcases) MODEL: 4-7 ? (It's hard to make out from the advertisement) YEARS: Teens? This unit is pictured in the 1917 Furniture Worker ad below. ORIGINAL COSTS: ? CABINET SIZE: 18.75w x 22.25d x 32h INTERESTING FACTS:Each drawer holds 25 records. It will accommodate 12" discs. The ad shows two inner wire supports, that my unit lacks. These supports keeps the 10" records elevated 2". It also keeps them centered in the 12" width. FAVORITE CHARACTERISTICS:The drop down drawer makes for a music a stable staging area. Select, play, replace, select, play, replace. Perfect for your favorite records. This is a well made piece of furniture too. The other favorite thing is that the dealer brought it to the antique mall yesterday, the same day I made it mine! Mmmm fresh! If anyone knows more about these, please add it to the post. Look how easy it is to use! No dirty, heavy books to handle... James.
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Post by kirkster on Jan 24, 2010 21:39:16 GMT -6
Very cool---thanks for posting this. Mine has the Victrola with it, same model as the one in the advert photo (next to the nice lady in the white dress.) The Victrola exactly fits the raised rim designed to hold it in place----it literally squeaked into position as I set in on the case. It's a very handy and easy to use system, but I confess the dividers have become pretty ratty looking over the years. Previous owners obviously loved it and used it, there have been successive typed record lists glued onto the first divider in each drawer. When I got it most of the records were still in the spots noted on the typed listings.
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Post by roaring20s on Jan 25, 2010 8:16:08 GMT -6
kirkster, from what I have found, there are 4 models mentioned. I have only seen pictures of 3, ours and the following, a Las Vegas craigslist for the 6 drawer model.
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Post by wjw on Jan 25, 2010 22:06:23 GMT -6
I like that one! How many records to a drawer?
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Post by roaring20s on Jan 26, 2010 0:33:23 GMT -6
The last sentence of the ad is perfect for a humorous misquote. I'll use this opportunity to answer wjw too.
Picture a rival dealer leaning in and whispering to Mr. & Mrs. Gullible, "Why I heard that Brown's own literature says that it will break all your records!" guiding them to his featured cabinet, he continues, "I'm just saying, at 25 discs per drawer, what's of your musical investment?"
James.
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Post by catfishjohn on Jan 26, 2010 8:20:13 GMT -6
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Post by roaring20s on Jan 26, 2010 20:47:34 GMT -6
Another version documented, thanks John... Allen, I see that the needle jumped a groove! We're back on track. Good information! In case anyone is wondering who the mysterious 'Brown' was, he was Henry C. Brown, an executive and designer at the Victor TM Co. These G-W record cabinets came out in 1910-1912. Allen
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Post by phonogfp on Jan 27, 2010 10:48:02 GMT -6
Here's another model of Brown's cabinet, apparently meant for dealer use: A close up of the cabinet. Since the cabinet is nearly 16" deep, but capable of storing only 10" discs, I presume there was a withdrawal system that tilted down to allow access to the records, maintaining them in a vertical position. Unfortunately, the system (if any existed) was removed at some point before I obtained the cabinet. Nowadays, each of these pigeonholes holds 2 Edison Discs. George P.
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Post by roaring20s on Jan 28, 2010 19:15:15 GMT -6
George, that's a nice addition to the list. I'm sure Mr. Brown's intention was not to protect Edison product! If each cubby can hold 4 Victor discs, a dealer could inventory up to 496. It seems to tall to have been placed on a counter. Was there evidence that it had some sort of base to lift it off the floor?
James
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Post by phonogfp on Jan 28, 2010 19:44:18 GMT -6
Not only is it too tall for a countertop, it's surprisingly heavy. A real bear to move.
I have wondered is there was originally a base for this similar to that for a barrister's bookcase - there's no indication on the remaining unit. I wouldn't be at all surprised; I think it would look better with a base.
George P.
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Post by phonofreak56 on Jan 30, 2010 18:14:40 GMT -6
I bought a Brown record cabinet about 6 months ago at an OTAPS meeting at a very good price. Mine also, is in quartered golden oak. When I first saw it, I thought it was a cylinder cabinet for an Amberola 50. When I opened it up, that's when I realized that it was the Brown's record cabinet shown in the Compendium series by Tim Fabrizio and George Paul. It's a sturdy well made cabinet and very heavy to move. I'm glad to have that in my collection. It's really cool to have the unusual. Harvey Kravitz
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Post by dnise0609beep on May 1, 2015 3:59:04 GMT -6
MAKER: Globe-Wernicke (makers of office furniture, best known for stacking bookcases) MODEL: 4-7 ? (It's hard to make out from the advertisement) YEARS: Teens? This unit is pictured in the 1917 Furniture Worker ad below. ORIGINAL COSTS: ? CABINET SIZE: 18.75w x 22.25d x 32h INTERESTING FACTS:Each drawer holds 25 records. It will accommodate 12" discs. The ad shows two inner wire supports, that my unit lacks. These supports keeps the 10" records elevated 2". It also keeps them centered in the 12" width. FAVORITE CHARACTERISTICS:The drop down drawer makes for a music a stable staging area. Select, play, replace, select, play, replace. Perfect for your favorite records. This is a well made piece of furniture too. The other favorite thing is that the dealer brought it to the antique mall yesterday, the same day I made it mine! Mmmm fresh! If anyone knows more about these, please add it to the post. Look how easy it is to use! No dirty, heavy books to handle... James.
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Post by dnise0609beep on May 1, 2015 4:04:14 GMT -6
Very cool---thanks for posting this. Mine has the Victrola with it, same model as the one in the advert photo (next to the nice lady in the white dress.) The Victrola exactly fits the raised rim designed to hold it in place----it literally squeaked into position as I set in on the case. It's a very handy and easy to use system, but I confess the dividers have become pretty ratty looking over the years. Previous owners obviously loved it and used it, there have been successive typed record lists glued onto the first divider in each drawer. When I got it most of the records were still in the spots noted on the typed listings. unfortunately i cant help you, as i, too have the same about the same product i think! except i have pics, just 2 of them but maybe someone can help put some value on it..and thank u Attachments:
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