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I found this in the house I moved into. I was wondering if anyone can help me figure out what this is? I tried searching every possible thing I could and all I know is that its a Dumont....? If you have any information that could help me figure out what it is and the worth could you please e-mail me??? Thank you! E-mail is Broken_pretty_pieces@hotmail.com
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I sure looks like a 1950's home entertainment center . I see a reel to reel player and what appears to be a record turntable and photo is rather dark to see what else is inside . Very nice love it !
One similar to yours . One of the other components in yours is likely a radio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F4_3Ckmfwk&feature=related
very cool piece. . . haven't seen one of these before... collector's might just like it.
made in Montreal, Quebec, Canada -
http://blondesearch.ru/index.php?key=DUMONT_CONSOLE_STEREO&page=1