Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2006 20:55:57 GMT -5
Wow! This is cool that there is a Discussion board for fans of Edison Phonographs. I myself, just started getting into Edison Phonographs, and memorabilia. Years ago, my father gave me an old Edison Diamond Disc Record as a gift. At the time, I did not know Edison had made disc records, just the cylinder ones. Last month while perusing one of the local antique shops where I live, I found an old phonograph, which I though was a Victrola, but turned out to be an Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph. At a very reasonable price, $295.00. It also came with one disc. It is a floor standing model, # S-19, which looked like it was either restored, or just well taken care of. I was happy that it worked. BTW: Yes I do own in, just in case, anyone has not figured that out. The dealer also, had some other disc, that I purchase as well. Plus but more off of ebay. Then found 13 more at another antique mall, for a total of 28. Most of which are in good shape. Except for two that are damaged, and they sit in a display case in my living room. Along with two other disc's in original sleeves. I started doing some more research on the disc's, and found a gentleman, who told me how to care for the disc's, plus how much, I should pay for them. He also recommended that I have, the reproducer serviced, and told me about a guy, in Michigan who repairs antique phonographs. George Vollema, Great Lakes Antique Phonographs www.victroladoctor.com .
Anyway, I am glad to see there is a board like this, and too meet other fans, and collectors of Edison phonographs.
PS: I should have done this sooner.
Anyway, I am glad to see there is a board like this, and too meet other fans, and collectors of Edison phonographs.
PS: I should have done this sooner.