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Re: Super Rare Antique from the 1920s

RUDYV — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:24:20 GMT

I was very lucky to find a 3-Lamper , 3LS, in very nice condition.

However, I like more the square'ish Bauhaus design of the 3 LF and the Hyperbo 3 RGS.

Maybe, one day I'll find one.

The 5-Lamper RG looks great.

Amazing how good an 80-year old radiogram can look.

I simply love the mable veneer and the way it's mirrored.

"They don't make them like that anymore", like in the "old " days.

Build to last forever.

Rudy

Re: Super Rare Antique from the 1920s

Dillen — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:48:27 GMT

Sorry. You're of course right, Rudy.
This is a 5-Lamper Radiogram.
The cabinet is a bit more detailed than the 3-Lamper, inlayed
and marbled veneer etc. that the 3-Lamper doesn't have.
Besides, the 3-Lamper radiogram came in (at least) two different cabinet
versions and both were much more boxy and square'ish.
The 3-Lamper 3LS, that I confused it with, is not a radiogram but merely
a console radio.
If I remember correctly, you already have a very nice 3LS in your collection, right ?

A very nice piece indeed !
Norway is not a member of the EU so duty, VAT etc. will have to be added if
you or I were to import it.
Still a nice find and a friendly price, though.
It's not everyday a piece like this comes up for sale.

Martin

Re: Super Rare Antique from the 1920s

RUDYV — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:32:08 GMT

Martin,

Isn't this a 5 lamper radiogramofon? 1931?

It's indeed in superb condition.

I wouldn't mind to have it in my living room.

Rudy

Re: Super Rare Antique from the 1920s

Dillen — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:02:15 GMT

The 3LS is a wonderful radiogram and this one seems to be in superb condition and cheap too !
Note that it could be either a DC or an AC version.
The 3LK (tabletop radio set) and 3LC (chassis in metal box) seems to be rarer than the radiogram.
It was also available as a more square'ish and box-like floor standing radiogram known as 3LF, they are
very hard to find.

Most Hyperbo 5RGS are replicas. As far as I know, only one original is known to exist. It spent some
time in the industrial museum in Oslo if I remember correctly but I don't know where it is now.
Another one is by a private collector but there's doubt whether it is an original or a replica, I can't get the
chassis number from the owner...
I have heard that parts of one remains somewhere on my island but I am not sure about where.

Martin

Re: Super Rare Antique from the 1920s

soundproof — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 09:19:40 GMT

Strange to think that not long afterwards they pulled this out of their hat, as they responded to criticism of their curlicued woodcraft.

http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/bang_hyperbo_5rgs5_rg.html

I believe they are quite rare with the record player. But I do not see an immediate need for one in my future. The RGS5, however ... one came up for sale here a couple of years ago. Was auctioned off for a spectacular amount.

The one in the Struer museum is a replica.

Re: Super Rare Antique from the 1920s

tournedos — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:45:30 GMT

OK, that'll sort the missing 1920's from my collection!

...or perhaps not

Wonder how many years a factory worker would've needed to work to be able to afford that in 1929.

Super Rare Antique from the 1920s

soundproof — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:19:34 GMT

Not exactly Hyperbo design, but little doubt that B&O were serious about premium quality.

http://www.finn.no/finn/torget/tilsalgs/annonse?finnkode=25210408

I guess even the museum in Struer should be interested?