Photos of the City Of London Phonograph Society displays in the Musical Museum, Brentford UK

[AtRicky1]

My wife and I visited this museum today and I thought you might like to see some photos of what the CLPGS has on display, plus a couple of extras of what the museum has. Perhaps you have seen them, perhaps not. Just wonderful artefacts, beautifully presented. It was definitely worth a visit.

 

I noticed a 'Hardy' that I think Rene has? Delightful. The others I don't really know but I'm sure you guys do.
 

 

[AtRicky1]

Short video of one display case here:

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/6sRemUUGWm5Hj1KM6

[Tinfoilphono]

Thanks for sharing those. An interesting combination of common and rare machines. 

 

I just sent them a message about their Hardy, to see if I can get the serial number for my files. I don't have this one listed under the museum's name, but I suspect it might be the one from the EMI collection, which is documented. The picture shows a very unusual speaker arm clamp, and an apparently replaced crank knob. I suspect it has been repainted -- it appears very glossy, and does not seem to have the usual gold pinstriping.

[Andersun]

Looks like the Edison Standard (first picture) has a broken carriage on it ..... They should be able to replace the carriage very easily.... Nice machines! Thanks for posting!

[martinola]

Late to the party, here. (As usual!) That home modification to the carrier arm is wild! To me, it rather makes this machine special. It's a nice example of somebody making due during difficult times. Cool that it's also one of the last model Bs.