Sylvan Table Phonograph J8
1919 Jewelry Catalog and Sales Book · Scan 344 · Printed page 330
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Phonograph · Catalog no. J-8
$40.00 each
Original 1919 offer in USD.
Extracted description
Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00.
Visual keywords
oval front openings phonograph raised hinged lid side winding crank table cabinet tone arm turntable
Proposed visual observations from the source illustration. These describe appearance and are separate from the printed catalog text.
Own J8 complete phonograph v2 with unrelated request frame masked.
Extracted traits
| Trait | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| height | 13½ inches | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| depth | 20 inches | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| width | 18 inches | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| cabinet material wording | hand rubbed birch mahogany; genuine mahogany top and front | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| front claim | fancy openings faced with silk | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| motor claim | powerful spring type noiseless | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| controls | speed regulator and stop | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| turntable diameter | 12 inches | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| playback claim | two large records with single winding; can wind while playing | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| tone arm and reproducer | universal | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| compatibility claim | any disc record | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| tone chamber claim | built-in vibrant wood | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| equipment claim | balanced cover; sunken needle cups; tone arm rest | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| metal finish | metal parts heavily nickel plated | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| boxed shipping weight | about 45 pounds | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| shipping recommendation | express | Model J-8 “Sylvan” Table Phonograph; height 13½ inches; depth 20 inches, width 18 inches; cabinet is hand rubbed birch mahogany with genuine mahogany top and front, fancy openings faced with silk; graceful and artistic design, substantially constructed; equipped with powerful spring type noiseless motor with speed regulator and stop; 12 inch turn table; will play two large records with single winding, can be wound while playing; universal tone arm and reproducer, will play any disc record; built-in vibrant wood tone chamber, giving a wonderfully full, rich, clear tone; balanced cover, sunken needle cups, rest for tone arm; metal parts heavily nickel plated; weight boxed about 45 pounds; we advise express shipment. No. J-8—Table Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 40.00. |
| brand | Sylvan | “Sylvan” Portable Phonographs. Desirable models for outdoor and indoor use. Convenient for porch, lawn, camps, picnics or wherever entertainment is wanted. Easily carried in automobile or canoe and can be handily moved from one room to another as occasion may require. |
| use claim | portable; indoor/outdoor; porch, lawn, camps, picnics; automobile/canoe carrying | “Sylvan” Portable Phonographs. Desirable models for outdoor and indoor use. Convenient for porch, lawn, camps, picnics or wherever entertainment is wanted. Easily carried in automobile or canoe and can be handily moved from one room to another as occasion may require. |
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