PATHEPHONE
The Pathé company was a French firm that sold its wares around the world. They started out in cylinder phonographs in the 1890s, later expanded to disc machines in 1906. Although Pathé employed a slightly different system of recording, known as the "vertical cut" system, their machines could also be easily adapted to play conventional 78 rpm records, such as Victors or Columbias. In the instance of this G, the original owner installed the attachment by which ANY ordinary 78 could be played.
Here we see the bracket and arm, with Victor/Columbia 78 rpm adapter installed. The Pathéphone G will play the regular 78s beautifully. And if desired, the 78 adapter slips right out and can be replaced by a a Pathé sapphire reproducer, with which the excellent Pathé records can be played. The Pathé reproducer is available at additional cost. We felt, in keeping with the originality of the instrument, that the original owners choice of the 78 adapter should be maintained. Fortunately, Pathéphones were purposely made easy to switch between Victor/Columbia and Pathé records by the simple turn of a thumbscrew.
The cabinet is quaintly carved in the art nouveau style. Original finish.
"Jules Verne" inspired calibrations.
Walnut cabinet with original finish. Precision, smooth-running spring motor. Do not mistake this uncommon creature for any ordinary talking machine. It is a delightful departure from the ordinary -- all parts original -- a truly extraordinary contrivance that represents charming originality and ingenuity!
Price: $1750.00, equipped to play any 78 rpm record. Needles included. We can provide 78s if you need them. Plus s/h (NY State residents must add tax).
PLEASE INQUIRE IF INTERESTED IN A PATHE SAPPHIRE REPRODUCER AND PATHE "VERTICAL CUT" DISCS.
Contact: phonotim@gmail.com
Telephone: 585-582-1586
Fax: 585 582-2624
US Post: PHONOPHAN
PO Box 747
Henrietta, NY 14467 USA