Columbia Favorite



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This Grafonola was introduced around 1911.

Columbia Favorite, front
This is the early version of the Favorite, with double doors to control the volume. Larger image		 Favorite tone arm
If you look hard you'll discover that there are two slightly different oak Favorites in these pictures. Note the square motor board in this image. Larger image
Columbia Favorite, door open
And note the round motor board on this example. Larger image		 Favorite lid decal
Decal on the lid resolves any mystery about identification. Larger image