Lois Cabinet Phonograph J135-M
1919 Jewelry Catalog and Sales Book · Scan 345 · Printed page 331
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Phonograph · Catalog no. J-135-M
$150.00 each, mahogany cabinet; golden/fumed oak +10% list price
Original 1919 offer in USD.
Extracted description
No. J-135-M—Lois Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 150.00. Golden oak or fumed oak to order for 10% added to list price.
Oak surcharge is an option within this offer; comparison dollar amounts are not selling prices.
Visual keywords
casters curved legs phonograph ribbed double doors scroll grille tall cabinet
Proposed visual observations from the source illustration. These describe appearance and are separate from the printed catalog text.
Own labeled J135-M complete cabinet form and feet directly reviewed in v1. Available oak material/finish option does not establish pictured finish.
Extracted traits
| Trait | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| brand | Lois | No. J-135-M—Lois Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 150.00. Golden oak or fumed oak to order for 10% added to list price. |
| price options Option | golden oak or fumed oak to order; 10% added to list price | No. J-135-M—Lois Phonograph; mahogany cabinet. Each 150.00. Golden oak or fumed oak to order for 10% added to list price. |
| height | 50 inches | Cabinet—Height 50 inches, depth 24 inches, width 23 inches; size, design, finish and workmanship equal to any of the best makes $250.00 machines; built of mahogany, five-ply built up panels veneered with genuine mahogany; also furnished to order in quarter sawed oak, golden or fumed finish; record compartment has double walls and individual vertical files for fifty records, numbered for indexing, two shelves at bottom for additional records, amply accommodates an extensive assortment of largest records. |
| depth | 24 inches | Cabinet—Height 50 inches, depth 24 inches, width 23 inches; size, design, finish and workmanship equal to any of the best makes $250.00 machines; built of mahogany, five-ply built up panels veneered with genuine mahogany; also furnished to order in quarter sawed oak, golden or fumed finish; record compartment has double walls and individual vertical files for fifty records, numbered for indexing, two shelves at bottom for additional records, amply accommodates an extensive assortment of largest records. |
| width | 23 inches | Cabinet—Height 50 inches, depth 24 inches, width 23 inches; size, design, finish and workmanship equal to any of the best makes $250.00 machines; built of mahogany, five-ply built up panels veneered with genuine mahogany; also furnished to order in quarter sawed oak, golden or fumed finish; record compartment has double walls and individual vertical files for fifty records, numbered for indexing, two shelves at bottom for additional records, amply accommodates an extensive assortment of largest records. |
| cabinet material | mahogany; five-ply built-up panels veneered with genuine mahogany | Cabinet—Height 50 inches, depth 24 inches, width 23 inches; size, design, finish and workmanship equal to any of the best makes $250.00 machines; built of mahogany, five-ply built up panels veneered with genuine mahogany; also furnished to order in quarter sawed oak, golden or fumed finish; record compartment has double walls and individual vertical files for fifty records, numbered for indexing, two shelves at bottom for additional records, amply accommodates an extensive assortment of largest records. |
| material and finish options Option | quarter sawed oak to order; golden or fumed | Cabinet—Height 50 inches, depth 24 inches, width 23 inches; size, design, finish and workmanship equal to any of the best makes $250.00 machines; built of mahogany, five-ply built up panels veneered with genuine mahogany; also furnished to order in quarter sawed oak, golden or fumed finish; record compartment has double walls and individual vertical files for fifty records, numbered for indexing, two shelves at bottom for additional records, amply accommodates an extensive assortment of largest records. |
| record storage | double walls; 50 numbered vertical record files; two bottom shelves | Cabinet—Height 50 inches, depth 24 inches, width 23 inches; size, design, finish and workmanship equal to any of the best makes $250.00 machines; built of mahogany, five-ply built up panels veneered with genuine mahogany; also furnished to order in quarter sawed oak, golden or fumed finish; record compartment has double walls and individual vertical files for fifty records, numbered for indexing, two shelves at bottom for additional records, amply accommodates an extensive assortment of largest records. |
| motor claim | twin spring worm drive; heavy cast frame; free of resonating chamber contact; constant uniform speed; non-vibrating noiseless | Motor—Twin spring worm drive motor, heavy cast frame, mounted free from contact with resonating chamber, constant uniform speed, non-vibrating and noiseless; mechanically perfect with every late improvement to make it run smoothly and silently; anti-crystallizing crank connection device overcomes shaft breakage. |
| crank connection claim | anti-crystallizing; overcomes shaft breakage | Motor—Twin spring worm drive motor, heavy cast frame, mounted free from contact with resonating chamber, constant uniform speed, non-vibrating and noiseless; mechanically perfect with every late improvement to make it run smoothly and silently; anti-crystallizing crank connection device overcomes shaft breakage. |
| tone arm and diaphragm | universal type; mica; any disc record without extra attachments | Reproducer—Universal type tone arm and diaphragm, adjustable for any make of disc record without extra attachments; the mica diaphragm responds to the faintest delicate phrasing of the violin or the most violent orchestral and band music; positively unexcelled in clearness of tone, enunciation and expression. |
| turntable claim | 12 inch felt covered; balanced; adjustable speed; friction brake; end-of-record automatic stop | Turn Table—Perfectly balanced 12 inch felt covered turn table, suitable for smallest and largest records, can be instantly regulated to proper speed, fitted with friction brake and automatic stop that shuts off motor at end of record. |
| sound chamber claim | seasoned specially treated wood; tapering curved throat to wide trumpet opening | Sound Chamber; very large, scientifically shaped and correctly proportioned for perfect tone qualities; built of thoroughly seasoned specially treated wood, has tapering curved throat which expands to a wide trumpet like opening reproducing the natural tone of the voice or musical instruments; all motor noise and mechanical sounds positively eliminated. |
| tone control claim | externally operated volume regulation | Tone Control—Equipped with an improved controlling device operated from the outside whereby volume of tone can be instantly regulated to the requirements of any class of music; the control is so perfect that any record may be played in a soft, rich expression suited to small rooms or magnified to be distinctly heard in all parts of a large audience hall. |
| metal finish | all exposed metal parts nickel plated and polished | Summary—There are but few makes of phonographs that will come up to the high standard of this machine and the limited number that compare with it in quality are retailed for almost twice as much; there is no finer toned phonograph at any price; finish and design are all that can be aksd for for beauty and refinement; all exposed metal parts nickel plated and polished, equipped with needle cups and lid support, 100 steel needles and printed instructions with each machine; weight boxed for transportation about 200 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures prompt and safe delivery. |
| included equipment | needle cups; lid support; 100 steel needles; printed instructions | Summary—There are but few makes of phonographs that will come up to the high standard of this machine and the limited number that compare with it in quality are retailed for almost twice as much; there is no finer toned phonograph at any price; finish and design are all that can be aksd for for beauty and refinement; all exposed metal parts nickel plated and polished, equipped with needle cups and lid support, 100 steel needles and printed instructions with each machine; weight boxed for transportation about 200 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures prompt and safe delivery. |
| boxed shipping weight | about 200 pounds | Summary—There are but few makes of phonographs that will come up to the high standard of this machine and the limited number that compare with it in quality are retailed for almost twice as much; there is no finer toned phonograph at any price; finish and design are all that can be aksd for for beauty and refinement; all exposed metal parts nickel plated and polished, equipped with needle cups and lid support, 100 steel needles and printed instructions with each machine; weight boxed for transportation about 200 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures prompt and safe delivery. |
| shipping recommendation | express | Summary—There are but few makes of phonographs that will come up to the high standard of this machine and the limited number that compare with it in quality are retailed for almost twice as much; there is no finer toned phonograph at any price; finish and design are all that can be aksd for for beauty and refinement; all exposed metal parts nickel plated and polished, equipped with needle cups and lid support, 100 steel needles and printed instructions with each machine; weight boxed for transportation about 200 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures prompt and safe delivery. |
| department | 16, First Floor | THE LOIS. Department 16—First Floor. Guaranteed to Reproduce all makes Disc Records without Surface or Mechanical Sounds. |
| compatibility claim | all makes disc records; no surface or mechanical sounds claimed | THE LOIS. Department 16—First Floor. Guaranteed to Reproduce all makes Disc Records without Surface or Mechanical Sounds. |
| advertised comparison value | $250.00 machine | MODEL 135. Has Size, Volume, Tone and Quality of any $250.00 Machine. Embodies the harmonious combination of mechanical perfection and luxurious elegance. Hal all the elements necessary to class it with the finest nationally advertised phonographs regardless of make or price. |
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