Edison Cylinder Phonograph Serial Numbers
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Edison Cylinder Phonograph Serial Numbers Lookup
Edison Cylinder Phonograph Serial Numbers Lookup Thomas Edison invented the first cylinder phonograph in 1877 called the Edison Cylinder Phonograph. He went on to create the Edison Phonograph Company, which produced and marketed different phonograph models to the general public. The two serial numbers (2087) stamped on the bedplate and on the type plate are matching. The double-spring motor is perfect and can be fully wound up. The gun metal mandrel has no dents. The automatic brake was missing and has been expertly reproduced by Don Gfell. This is an original vintage Amberola 50 phonograph by Thomas Edison. Serial number: SM-22520. The Amberola 50 was produced from June of 1915 until October of 1929. This model is slightly larger than the earlier model, the Amberola 30. It measures approximately 15 3/8' (39.1 cm) high, 15' (38.1 cm. Edison Phonographs lend themselves very well to such a census as each Graphophone has a model name as well as a serial number, making each phonograph uniquely identifyable. To have this kind of data available to researchers would be a huge help. We would highly recommend that Edison owners enter details of their machines there. Edison,cylinder,phonograph,Gem model B. Production of the Gem line started February 1899. It was designed to counter the Columbia 'Eagle'. 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.
Production of the Gem line started February 1899. It was designed to counter the Columbia 'Eagle'. Early Gems are wound by a removable key. They did not come with a case. At that time the speed adjustment knob and ID tag were located on the front. The Gem came with a lid beginning in 1901. If one paied $7.50 one could obtain a horn with its crane. The model B Gem which began production in 1905, was the first to come with a non-removable crank instead of a key. Gems evolved through time with production ending for the line in 1914. In 1899 the Gem sold for $7.50. Because the Gem was outfitted with the same reproducers as were used on better machines sound quality was surprisingly good despite its motor noise and lower power. Model 'B' The model 'B' was introduced in November, 1905. Similar to the late model 'A' with some variations, the winding key was replaced by a crank and the motor was moved to the left side of the machine to allow room for the crank. This model Gem was wound clockwise and played 2-minute cylinders. A cone horn was included, until 1907, when an eight-panelled horn was available and a model 'C' reproducer was provided. This machine sold for $10.00 with a cone horn and for $12.00 with the paneled horn. -http://www.capsnews.org/apn2008-4.htm |
Edison Cylinder Phonograph Serial Numbers
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