[Jukebox-list] 30's Mechanisms-- Chrome or Nickel Plated?

[Jens Hultgren]

I think Wurlitzer only used nickel plating.

Chrome plating was available in the thirties. I've been told why they didn't
always use it, but I forgot....Jay?

I think the yellowish nickel  goes very well with the warm brown walnut and
mahogany cabinets, phenolic plastics and revolving colours of the 78 rpm
era, whereas the cold blue chrome looks great with the more angular 50's
jukeboxes, together with huge glass domes, painted cabinets and lots of
metal trim.

  Jens (in Sweden)


On 1/16/07, Mark Nelson <frequencydip at mac.com> wrote:
>
> They were originally Nickel plated but people usually chrome them
> nowadays because chrome requires less polishing and upkeep... I
> personally re-plate mine with Nickel partly to be original and also
> because nickel has more of a gold color while chrome is more blue hued.
>
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> On Jan 16, 2007, at 11:03 AM, Automatic Music wrote:
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> > Does anyone know if the mechanism parts in the 1930's
> > Rock-Ola and Wurlitzer radio cabinet models chrome or
> > nickel plated?
> >
> > John D. Rutoskey
> > Automatic Music Machines
> > Baltimore, Maryland
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