[Phono-L] Research: Amberolas 1A and 1B

[gpaul2000 at aol.com]

 I'm asking for data from owners of Amberolas 1A and 1B. I'm
working on an article on the early Amberolas, similar to a study done
on suitcase "Homes" two years ago and published in "The Sound Box."
Data received will be compiled in an article scheduled to appear in the
March 2009 issue of "The Sound Box," and all contributors will be
acknowledged. (If you'd like your data/identity to be kept
confidential, I will of course honor your wishes. I can be contacted
directly at gpaul2000 at aol.com.)

I'm looking for the following information from owners of Amberolas 1A or 1B:

1) Type (1A or 1B)?
2) Serial Number (and do data plate and mechanism numbers match?
3) Lid: smooth or stepped?
4) Upper front corner posts: plain or carved?
5) Grille: Lyre, first rococo, or second rococo (all shown on page 163 of Frow)?
6) Apron (bottom of cabinet): wavy or more flattened (as shown on page 163 of Frow)?
7) Drawers: wooden separators or metal clips?

I will gratefully accept data here at Phono-L, or at gpaul2000 at aol.com.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Best to all,
George Paul