Beethoven



There were two, possibly three, phonographs labelled "Beethoven". One Beethoven phonograph was advertised and marketed in western Canada. In 1921 The Winnipeg Free Press advertised its sale by the Royal Phonograph Mfg. Co., 326 Hargrave St., Winnipeg, Manitoba.

An example of a Beethoven phonograph turned up in Saskatchewan in 2023 labelled "The Beethoven".

Another Beethoven phonograph, with a different label, was sold by J.W. Shaw & Co., Pianos & Music, Montreal, Quebec and listed for sale in Fredericton, New Brunswick in 2024.



The Monitor News (Alberta), September 17, 1920, p. 1. Agent for the Beethoven phonograph.



Winnipeg Free Press Prairie Farmer, November 30, 1921, p. 28.



Winnipeg Free Press Evening Bulletin, December 1, 1922, p. 29. Bargain No. 5.



Winnipeg Free Press Evening Bulletin, August 25, 1923, p. 50.



Winnipeg Free Press Evening Bulletin, September 27, 1923, p. 20.



Winnipeg Tribune, December 1, 1923, p. 21.



Winnipeg Free Press Evening Bulletin, December 29, 1923, p. 51.




A Beethoven phonograph, labelled "The Beethoven", for sale in Regina, Saskatchewan in 2023.




A Beethoven phonograph with an orthophonic-style cabinet for sale in Fredericton, New Brunswick in 2024.

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