[G4XWDJim]

Thanks Barry, that's very helpful and makes it close on 95 years old. It's in unbelievable condition as if it's always lived in a warm and dry padded box. I've had it for probably 30 or more years and not played it much. I suppose I must have refurbed the motor 20 odd years ago and it still works beautifully and unbelievably loud. I remember putting new springs in a few of them.

Is that the exhibition sound box? I can't remember where I bought it from. I had about 15 of various types and colours some time ago. This is my last one. Must check whether it will play two 78 sides, there's plenty of life left after one side.

Maybe I'll be able to find a piece of stainless steel and make a new clip, not too difficult apart from stainless steel being difficult to file and use hand tools with.

It's time I moved it on, I have other hobbies and have lost interest in amateur radio and other radio activities. We only listen to broadcast radio on Sunday mornings, sad isn't it.

Thanks again for your help Barry.

Jim