Brunswick Panatrope p-1

skeetslarue · by **skeetslarue** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:22 am

Hi Everyone,

I've inherited a Brunswick Panatrope P-1. My house is full and my wife does not want it! I can't seem to find any info on this piece online. I need to sell it, but don't want to give it away. I'm looking for a little info about the machine such as history, restoration , parts and of course value. Thanks in advance for any input, Mike

skeetslarue · by **skeetslarue** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:39 pm

Here's a picture

dennman6 · by **dennman6** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 12:20 am

That's a beautiful looking machine, & I'm surprised that no one has commented so far. If it is a Panatrope, that means it would've been made in the 1925-1928 period, & was made specifically for playback of the newly introduced electrically recorded("Orthophonic"/"Viva Tonal" type) records. Does it have an electric motor for the turntable? I don't see a winding crank on the right side of it. It should be a very good performer if in good playable condition-the Brunswick spring motors were very good. This is not a no-name "junk brand" you have here. The "Big Three" makers of 78 players in those days were Victor(the top brand), Columbia, & Brunswick. Edison Diamond Disc phonos were also well made, but they are a different groove format even though the records look like "normal" 78s. If your machine looks as good on the sides & back as the front, & all the parts are there & it plays well, I'd say you have a $250-$300 machine there. Very nice looker!

skeetslarue · by **skeetslarue** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:44 am

Thank you !