I need help to identify this gramophone whose machine is in excellent condition with T120 engraved on it and written RAPID EXPRESS on the wooden cabinet.Unfortunately the external horn is missing. Any idea what worth it is. Images are linked to the attachment.
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NEED help to identify this gramophone
Q&A about Talking Machines from the pre-electronic era (approx. 1885-1928).
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Naeem Shaikh
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TripleSpring
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The motor is a Thorens, and one of their better quality motors.
I have a feeling that the case is a 1970's reproduction of an original Thorens machine. The best way to tell is by the glass inserts. Originals had a beveled edge on the glass panels, but the repro's were just flat square sheets of glass held to the inside of the cabinet with strips of wood.
As a repro, it's really just a parts machine for the motor & maybe worth $10-$30, or an original probably $50-$75 or a little more??
I have a feeling that the case is a 1970's reproduction of an original Thorens machine. The best way to tell is by the glass inserts. Originals had a beveled edge on the glass panels, but the repro's were just flat square sheets of glass held to the inside of the cabinet with strips of wood.
As a repro, it's really just a parts machine for the motor & maybe worth $10-$30, or an original probably $50-$75 or a little more??
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