COLUMBIA HG

 

The Columbia Model HG, second style. Probably one of the most beautiful cabinets that Columbia produced. This cabinet style was also used on the Model AD.  This model HG was introduced in 1900 replacing the earlier plainer style HG of 1899, original cost was $100. A #4 "Grand" reproducer is used in addition to a shaver.

 

 

 

The giant 6 spring motor used in the HG and AD Graphophone. Advertisements stated this motor could play fourteen 2 minute cylinders when fully wound.

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