Sonora off what and when?

[B|lker]

Been so hot here i decided to clean some previous finds.

I know Sonora made chimes, phonographs and early am radios since the 1900`s in New York.
There motto was clear as a bell.
It looks like it says Argyle as a model which i`ve not been able to find on line.
I do see it says check for patent number affixed to the instrument. (Bummer)
It does look like it was in a fire.
I`ve tried a 1 hour vinegar bath and a 24hour soak in cooking oil and i still can`t remove the rust covering up the good parts.
Any ideas on further cleaning methods and date of manufacture or what it was on would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your reply`s in advance everyone. HH
Bill in NC.

PS: I enjoy looking at everyone's finds.

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

I do see it says check for patent number affixed to the instrument. (Bummer)

I think it says "see patent notice affixed on instrument."

http://www.itaggit.com/Collection/e...A-PHONOGRAPH-CORPORATION-IDENTIFICATION-PLATE

 

[MSRelic]

Here you go. From the Milwaukee Journal, January 17,1924.

 

[B|lker]

WOOO HOOO

Thats 2 different phonograph tags in one year for me.

Big and MSRelic you guys are great and your pursuit to help others is much appreciated.

MSRelic do ya suppose an average Bill like me would be able to access the older journals from other cities around the US?

Thanks for looking everyone.

Bill

 

[MSRelic]

WOOO HOOO

MSRelic do ya suppose an average Bill like me would be able to access the older journals from other cities around the US?

I found it through a google search so I'm sure you could do the same if the particular old newspaper files you are interested in are out there. Some of the newspaper sites have an archive section as well.

Good luck and congrats on the find.

HH from Mississippi

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I do see it says check for patent number affixed to the instrument. (Bummer)

I think it says "see patent notice affixed on instrument."

http://www.itaggit.com/Collection/e...A-PHONOGRAPH-CORPORATION-IDENTIFICATION-PLATE

Nice ID DALE

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Good ID MSRelic.