13/02/2020 · Spotter’s Guide to the Edison Standard Phonograph By Martin Kauper (Revised July 3, 2016) The Edison Standard Phonograph was a real breakthrough in the “middle income” market of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Introduced in early 1898, it proved to be a durable machine with good performance that sold well.

Note: The most comprehensive identification guide to antique Edison Phonographs I have seen is The Edison Cylinder Phonograph Companion by George L. Frow (Stationary X-Press, 1994). Another Edison-centric work is the monumental From Tin Foil to Stereo, by Read and Welch. It was originally published in 1957, and reprinted by Bobbs-Merrill in 1977.

Antique phonograph and Victrola identification guide. Our not quite comprehensive guide to identification of many Edison, Victor, Columbia and other talking machines and phonographs ca. 1877-1925. Columbia derivative (Machines using Columbia components, but …

The Edison Home phonograph outwardly appears to be a scaled-down Triumph, although its introduction in 1895 coincided with the Spring Motor and predated the introduction of the Triumph name. As with the Triumph, the feed screw is an extension of the mandrel axle. Also like the Triumph, the Home went through a series of models, albeit ending in ...

Edison Standard phonograph: The Edison Standard phonograph was the first to be mass produced and came with a single spring motor. The unit came with a wooden case typically made out of green or golden oak. The top of the case was held to the bottom with a …

19/10/2015 · Portrait of Mr. Edison Frontispiece Standard Electric Phonograph, Type M 8, 14 Standard Spring Motor Phonograph 16 Phonograph Body 18, 20 Electric Motor 24 Electric Governor 27 Putting on Cylinder 31 Recording Position 31 Reproducing Position 32 Position for Shaving 34 Edison Spring Motor 40, 43 Portable Primary and Storage Batteries 48 Primary ...

Edison key with two ram heads. This key was used with higher-priced Edison Disc Phonographs like the 290, 375, 425, and 450. (Information courtesy Ron Dethlefson, photo courtesy Bob Johnson). "Dolphin" key similar to the Sonora style, apparently used with some versions of …

02/05/2018 · Thomas Edison is best remembered as the inventor of the electric light bulb, but he first attracted great fame by creating an astounding machine that could record sound and play it back.In the spring of 1878, Edison dazzled crowds by appearing in public with his phonograph, which would be used to record people talking, singing, and even playing musical instruments.

21/01/2017 · I recently purchased a home phonograph Serial #323168. With the last patent date may 22 1906. The reproducer is a model C. Dark chocolate color wood, with the Edison gold logo in front. It's in grest condition.can any help on what model I have.