Featured Phonograph: Berliner KT

[Jerry]

MODEL:  Berliner KT
SERIAL #:   1824
YEARS MADE:   ?
COST:   ?
CASE/CABINET SIZE:  11-1/2 W x 11-1/4 Deep
TURNTABLE:   7-3/4" dia.
REPRODUCER:   Exhibition
MOTOR:   1 spring
HORN DIMENSIONS:   9-1/2" dia
REPRODUCTION PARTS:   None
CURRENT VALUE:   
INTERESTING FACTS :  Basically a Canadian version of the Victor I, but with many subtle but unique features. Notice the striping scheme of the back bracket. The horn elbow, while appearing to be the same as the US verson, has a totally different construction method. The bent part of the elbow is cast brass, while the flare is formed from sheet brass. The two pieces are then brazed/soldered together. You can see the seam in the photos. Notice also the similar but different horn elbow clip and thumbscrew. Eschutcheons for crank and speed control are also uniquely Canadian, as is the nameplate. I bought this at last year's APS Midwest Show. I was taken by it's diminutive size and near perfect condition. (Honestly, the tonearm plating is far better than the pictures suggest.)

 

 

Edited Friday at 09:51 PM by Jerry

[phonogfp]

Even the yoke securing the elbow to the back bracket is different!

 

A very appealing machine.

 

George P.

[Tinfoilphono]

This is a lot of fun to see. Thanks for the detailed photos. There are so many small differences between the Canadian Berliners and US Victors. Really fascinating.

[NateO]

As others have said, it's neat having a chance to compare the Canadian Berliner with a US Victor. I'm a big fan of the escutcheon they used for the crank and speed control!