Mystery phono

[Sandy]

Can you tell me if this is rare.? Manufacturer? Value?

[AZ_]

Another off-brand phonograph, not of much interest to most serious collectors, and of not much monetary value.

 

Read about off-brands phonos here:

 

https://www.antiquephono.org/brand-talking-machines-r-j-wakeman/

[Sandy]

Thank you so much for answering this question.  I appreciate your help.

[BenL]

There were quite a few machines that used the brand name "Symphony", one in PA, Boston, New York , and even Canada.  It'll probably take a little research to figure out the exact manufacturer.(I feel the Recreator tag is in reference to the supplier motor and not the machine itself, but maybe?)  It's referred to in the hobby as an "Off-brand", made by a minor company when the major patents expired. It likely dates between 1918-1924 when the cabinet phonograph boom happened. It's a more interesting off brand with the posts, as they looked carved compared to pressed wood that most off-brands used . Though sadly most off brands are a hard sell, they usually go between $75-$250 rarely ever going over $300 unless being more collectable. The posts are neat but other than that it's almost identical to the hundreds of other machines made during the time. 

Edited June 26, 2021 by BenL

[Sandy]

Thank you!

 

[BenL]

17 hours ago, Sandy said:

Thank you!

 

Just a warning there's a lot of extra holes on the motor board, making me think someone swapped out the motor and had to drill extra holes.