Vintage Console ID??

[Fronk]

Hi,
I just found myself a nice piece of vintage console.
I've spent hours searching the web trying to find a manufacturer name, a production year... But so far I have failed miserably!
The only thing I know for sure. The console (made out what looks like mahogany or rosewood) is loaded with:
- 1 dual 1009 turntable (enclosed in a rear sliding drawer
- 1 Grommes 56pg tube mono amplifier (a marvel!...)
- 1 Grommes tube receiver

The console comes with a external speaker cabinet loaded with a 12" and a midrange tweeter... it also features two beautifull sliding doors.

Have a look at the pictures attached to this post.
If you know anything about this beauty, please ring my bell!!!
Cheers
Franck (Freezing Montreal, Canada)

 

[Jcricket]

:drool::drool::drool:

 

[spartanmanor]

I don't know the value but that is a great looking console. I would think it really all depends on the components that are inside it. The furniture unfortunately does not have a great value as consoles are not in great demand.

 

[pmsummer]

Beautiful piece.

 

[Tom Bavis]

Other than Ampex and Fisher, I think most consoles in this range were custom built...

 

[cooljjay]

Love the console, love all the LP storage. I am not sure about grommes equipment. Maybe its re-branded other equipment, the amp reminds me of an eico. The speaker is a Altec Capistrano, I am admiring a pair on ebay. Didn't know people bought them for mono setups.

 

[mr_wetland]

Very nice looking console. I'm jealous. What do you know about the tube arrangement in the amp? 6V6's?

 

[Fronk]

No doubt amp and receiver are original vintage Grommes (with original Tubes)

The amplifier is the little guy on this pic: http://members.shaw.ca/pacifictv3/grommes56pg.jpg

Thanks for your replies!!!

 

[Thespeakerdude8]

Very nice! What brand speakers is the cabinet loaded with? Most custom builds used speakers like EV, Altec, JBL, Jensen...some good stuff!

 

[dshoaf]

That's a custom-built console. A dealer would have been responsible for helping the buyer choose the components and then would have installed the unit in the home. I note the little Sony up on top. Can I assume that this was later added when the owners tired of maintaining the old gear?

Cheers,

David

 

[Saratoga48]

Congratulations on the console, I have had a 56pg here for several years waiting for a mate. They seem to be fairly rare. Have fun with yours.

 

[Fronk]

I note the little Sony up on top. Can I assume that this was later added when the owners tired of maintaining the old gear?

The sony was not part of the deal
It's a TC-230 reel to reel player I just found in a used vynil store here in Montreal... It looks like new but needs some restauration, springs are loose , wheels are dirty and all the grease had dried...