Any guesses as to what I found?

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This is neat. Any ideas?

 

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I also got a bunch of bottles diving today. I'll discuss the other finds later in this post.

 

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Looks like the taper arm part of a victrola, but that's just a guess...

 

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Similar, right down to the flange....

 

[blobbottlebob]

Man you're good E! I don't think it is the same as your picture, but very similar. Details coming tomorrow. Until then....

 

[blobbottlebob]

I think it was more like this.

 

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This shot shows the corroded head of the stylus. It is lead weighted on the back and had rubber flexible connections presumably to help avoid skipping.

 

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It just popped into my head for some reason...[]

 

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Here is some stamping on the motor.

 

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And finally, some of the bottles I pulled out on Tuesday.