Three variations of this Columbia record duster can be seen on page 76 (fig. 3-44) of "Antique Phonograph Gadgets, Gizmos, and Gimmicks" by Fabrizio & Paul. They usually sell for under $100. Regards, George Paul -----Original Message----- From: john robles <john9ten at pacbell.net> To: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l at oldcrank.org> Sent: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 3:23 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Special Columbia Record Duster I have seen these many times. They're not that rare, and certainly not $195 rare. John Robles "Jeffry Young, D.O." <jeffryy at prevea.com> wrote: I was at an antique show yesterday in Green Bay. It is an annual show. I usually ask dealers if they have anything phonograph related. This was one of those times I wish I had a cell phone with a camera in it! A dealer showed me a Columbia record duster. The material of the duster was cobalt blue in color. The bottom of the duster was a traditional round shape. The top of the duster was a hexagonal hammered pewter like metal. In the center of this was a small hexagonal "handle" attached right in the middle that could be swiveled. It had the classic Columbia notes on it. The hammered pewter like metal plate had "Columbia" on it and phrases like "new recording process." Everything on the top of the duster was in raised relief. I have never seen a duster like this. I have to assume that it might have been a dealer premium that would have been given to dealers at a convention, much like the premiums given to "jobbers" at the Edison dealer conventions. Anyone that that thinks they may know what this is can contact me off line, or if you have a picture of what you think I saw, please send it to me! Jeffryy at Prevea.com The dealer wanted $295 for it, which seems outrageous, even if it was a dealer premium. I was told I could have it for $195. That means he probably has a Ben Franklin invested in it. Jeff Wisconsin _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com