HMV NZ unknown model

Bob Killip
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HMV NZ unknown model Dec 11, 2021 19:27:03 GMT 12

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Post by Bob Killip on Dec 11, 2021 19:27:03 GMT 12

I'm trying to identify (circuit diagram?) the HMV set in attached pics. It spent most of it's days in Christchurch before being passed down and is currently in AK. It does appear to be N.Z. made but the E.M. speaker is Plessey "Made in England". Could it be by Collier & Beale? The only reference I can find is a pic in JWS's "More Golden Age" pg 109 which states 1938? and nothing else. It's a 5V+ set with 5Y3, 6V6, EBC33, EF39, ECH35, 6U5 eye. What appears to be a serial number (0098) is stamped into the right-rear top of the chassis... no other indications as to what it actually is (typically of early HMV).

The set was given to me for assessment (repair) and has sentimental value to the owner. They're happy to make it a "display only" if it can't be fixed. First take tells me it may be a dog (or should that be "pig"?). Lots of dripping wax inside and nasty smells. Should I bother?

Be interested in comment,

Cheers,Bob

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Richard Society Members Posts: 296	HMV NZ unknown model Dec 12, 2021 7:27:20 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Richard on Dec 12, 2021 7:27:20 GMT 12 I don't know the history of this model, but it has a nice art deco cabinet and uses American valves, so Id repair it, if it were mine. I guess it depends on what your client wants to spend to get it working?

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HMV NZ unknown model Dec 12, 2021 18:04:53 GMT 12

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Post by Steve on Dec 12, 2021 18:04:53 GMT 12

HMV model D5 - it only appears in advertising briefly in late 1939 (I only found 2 mentions), so was probably designed for the 1940 season but its an odd model that doesn't seem to fit with their lineup in that era at all. HMV NZ always seemed to me to be a bit all over the place so its hard to know who made it, or where (Aussie possibly?). The escutcheon reminds me of Aussie-made Philips sets like the 715P from the same time period - but also the Columbus Skipper. Philips and Columbus had worked together earlier on, but were both pretty separate by this stage so its probably coincidence they both used this escutcheon... but *MAYBE* Philips made it for HMV, or had a hand in it?

WAIKATO INDEPENDENT, VOLUME XXXIX, ISSUE 3634, 18 NOVEMBER 1939

Anyway, hopefully that gives some leads... Does the one you have still have its escutcheon? I do have photos of one with an escutcheon fitted:

Cheers, Steve

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Bob Killip Society Members Posts: 106	HMV NZ unknown model Dec 13, 2021 13:13:44 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob Killip on Dec 13, 2021 13:13:44 GMT 12 Thanks Steve, good info there. Here's a pic showing escutcheon. The owner poly'd the cabinet and I swear they used a six-inch brush!. Never mind. Attachments:
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HMV NZ unknown model

Post by Bob Killip on Dec 11, 2021 19:27:03 GMT 12

Post by Richard on Dec 12, 2021 7:27:20 GMT 12

Post by Steve on Dec 12, 2021 18:04:53 GMT 12

Post by Bob Killip on Dec 13, 2021 13:13:44 GMT 12