Columbia Type B ????

[Dan]

I bought this from someone in England it looks like a Columbia eagle except for the base. There is a 5 digit number on the base plate , it on the opposite side of the governor. Any info would be greatly appreciated? It came with a slide wood case , the case looks homemade???

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Thanks Dan

[phonogfp]

A European copy of the Eagle Graphophone.  There are a few places where it differs from the Columbia product.  These are interesting - - and there were a lot of them!

 

George P.

[Dan]

Thanks George are parts interchangeable between them. Do you know if had a cover over the belt? I only looked at it quick but most of the parts look the same . I’ll get a better look in next few days.

Dan

[phonogfp]

I wouldn't count on interchangeability of parts, if for no other reason that the threads will be metric.  I assume there was originally a belt cover.  You might want to post this under the "British & European" category to hopefully get an informed answer.

 

Good luck!

 

George P.

[Dan]

Thank you , that make sense . You always have the answer George thanks for your knowledge.

Dan

[phonogfp]

Well, I don't "always" have an answer, especially for European machines, but thank you for your kind words!

 

George P.

[Dan]

On 8/25/2024 at 8:51 AM, phonogfp said:

Well, I don't "always" have an answer, especially for European machines, but thank you for your kind words!

 

George P.

George it wound up being a Pathe Aiglon

Dan

[phonogfp]

I'm glad you found the answer!

 

George P.