Columbia Grafonola, but which one? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Leofric · 30th Nov 2020, 9:31 pm

Hi, This is my first post. I have a small collection of Grafonolas but my latest addition has left me puzzled. It is a floor standing gramophone and it is fitted with an American No.6 soundbox/reproducer. Can anyone help identify which model it is and when it may have been made. I will try to attach images.

rontech · 1st Dec 2020, 11:08 am

I have found Ian Calderbank's web site very helpful. There is an email address button for questions at the end of his homepage. From my description he identified a 1929 HMV I used to own.

Leofric · 2nd Dec 2020, 9:04 pm

Thanks Ron tech, I’ll Google Ian to see what he can advise.

Leofric · 4th Dec 2020, 1:23 pm

Hi Folks, Just a quick update on what we know so far.

Someone suggested I look at the motor as a British Columbia would have a Garrard motor. This one has not. The only inscription on the motor is “G G”. This points to an American machine.

It has also been pointed out that the turntable top and plate are the same as the D2 and E2 and this together with the no.6 soundbox points to it being manufactured between 1918-1922.

So we have determined it is an American machine and we have an estimated date of manufacture.

Still not exactly sure which model this is and no images on the internet of a Grafonola that resembles it.

30th Nov 2020, 9:31 pm	#1
Leofric Diode Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 3	Columbia Grafonola, but which one? Hi, This is my first post. I have a small collection of Grafonolas but my latest addition has left me puzzled. It is a floor standing gramophone and it is fitted with an American No.6 soundbox/reproducer. Can anyone help identify which model it is and when it may have been made. I will try to attach images. Attached Thumbnails

1st Dec 2020, 11:08 am	#2
rontech Heptode Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Southport, Merseyside, UK. Posts: 646	Re: Columbia Grafonola, but which one? I have found Ian Calderbank's web site very helpful. There is an email address button for questions at the end of his homepage. From my description he identified a 1929 HMV I used to own. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana

2nd Dec 2020, 9:04 pm	#3
Leofric Diode Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 3	Re: Columbia Grafonola, but which one? Thanks Ron tech, I’ll Google Ian to see what he can advise.

4th Dec 2020, 1:23 pm	#4
Leofric Diode Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 3	Re: Columbia Grafonola, but which one? Hi Folks, Just a quick update on what we know so far. Someone suggested I look at the motor as a British Columbia would have a Garrard motor. This one has not. The only inscription on the motor is “G G”. This points to an American machine. It has also been pointed out that the turntable top and plate are the same as the D2 and E2 and this together with the no.6 soundbox points to it being manufactured between 1918-1922. So we have determined it is an American machine and we have an estimated date of manufacture. Still not exactly sure which model this is and no images on the internet of a Grafonola that resembles it.