Help with Old Phonograph Please!!

[callicles]

My wife and I inherited this old phonograph years ago. I would like to get it back to working order, but I know nothing about it. It doesn't help that I'm not mechanically inclined at all. After all these years, I have realized there are some smart folks here who might tell me what we have and what to do. I will post pictures below.

Please let me know who might do such work in regards to fixing it, or what type craftsmen or profession. I have no idea who I might even attempt to call to say I need an old Edison phonograph fixed! It looks to have most it parts, and the old cabinet is full of old records. Thanks!

 

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[GTB]

I would like to know about the red star on the record. Sorry I can't help with your quarry.

 

[hvacker]

If your not mechanically inclined how can we fix that? Unless your asking for someone that can help,
not sure if you'd want to pay the bill.
This might not help but in your position I might consider selling it. If you have ever watched that restoration
show you might know how mush such a job costs.
I used to restoration work once and I couldn't make any money based on the time involved.
It's not like it's a rare antique and might not be worth it.
But at least research the cost and value of the piece. Problem is it's big and finding someone that can afford
the space might be hard to find. Unless it's you.

 

[callicles]

Thanks for the replies. I'm not asking folks to help me with my own non-mechanical abilities. I'm asking what type person/human might do the work? Money may or may not be an issue. What sort of upright, bipedal homo sapien who has knowledge of the issue might I contact? I know I'm stupid, but I know I don't need to call a plumber. I'm also just smart enough to know that the market place only responds to folks with income.

I know nothing about the star on the record. The cabinet is full of old records. Does the star possibly mean something?

 

[kcm]

If in your position, I would contact someone in the antiques trade that deals with such old phonographs, then ask them if they know of any reputable restoration services. While you may want to try the work yourself, you first need to find someone knowledgeable that can tell you what needs work and how. So for that, first find someone who would do such restoration for pay. That should put you on a decent course to follow.

 

[SusanMN]

I would just try googling "phonograph repair" and see what you come up with. I know there are some national ones but you would need to ship to them. But if you are in a major metro area there may be someone close.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

You might see if you can find a juke box repair shop they deal with a lot of old juke boxes they might also do phonographs.

 

[Mackaydon]

[FONT=&quot] The red star is a record that the Edison people were predicting would be a dog. A non-seller. It was a record that dealers were not required to stock and was not subject to full credit if returned as unsold.
Don,.......
Source: [/FONT]http://78rpmrecord.com/edcutout.htm