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Post by sakriebs06 on Apr 21, 2013 16:07:31 GMT -5
I inherited this Edison from my Aunt. The metal plate says Serial #SM 1712, Model B 200. It's in a gorgeous wooden upright case, and has a pull out drawer for the discs (along with a couple dozen of them inside). I have no use for the machine, although it is in perfect working condition and is in great shape. It is sitting in the corner of my dining room collecting dust. Anyone have any idea what this machine is? If so, what is the best way to get this into the hands of someone who will appreciate it a bit more? Photo attached. Let me know if it doesn't show up. I'm new to this. Thanks! Attachments:
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Post by maroongem on Apr 21, 2013 16:22:59 GMT -5
Your B-200 or Queen Anne was one of Edison's early Diamond Disc machines that with the earlier A-200 was made circa 1912-1915. The oak cabinet is a nice feature and if refinished, they did ok. The grille cloth is also a replacement, these machines normally had wood grained horns. The door pull is also not original as they were a cut/pressed glass knob. I would look to Craig'slist if you really want to sell it. Putting these on eBay can work but shipping can be prohibitive.
Good luck, BillF
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Post by sakriebs06 on Apr 21, 2013 16:46:32 GMT -5
Thank you, Bill! I wasn't having much luck finding anything specific online.
Now that you mention it, you can see where the old glass pull use to be! Pretty neat.
I don't mind listing it on Craigslist if that is the best place for it. What do these kinds of players usually sell for when they are in good working condition, if not completely original? I don't want to rip anyone off, but I don't want to go into this with the wool over my eyes either. Any suggestions as to what to list it at?
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Post by maroongem on Apr 21, 2013 17:07:23 GMT -5
You are most welcome! Pricing can be subjective, condition, location, etc. Can you post pix of the motor board/Reproducer area? Also, you say there are Diamond Discs underneath in the drawer. Some of these can get very high prices if they are desirable late electric recordings. Perhaps a list would be in order!
BillF
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Post by sakriebs06 on Apr 21, 2013 17:15:17 GMT -5
I'm hoping this is what you mean by motor board/Reproducer area - if not, let me know and I will take another picture. I am in Madison, WI. Attachments:
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Post by sakriebs06 on Apr 21, 2013 17:40:29 GMT -5
The Discs:
My Sweet Sweeting Waltz (Peters) - Hawaiian Guitar Duet - Helen Louise and Frank Ferera / Aloha Sunset Land (Ioane J. Kavelo) - Waikiki Hawaiian Orchestra
Kilauea - Hawaiian Patrol / Tenth Regiment March by Conway's Band
Make that Trombone Laugh Fox Trot (Henry Sharf) - Raderman's jazz Orchestra / Dardanella Fox Trot (Bernard & Black)
Patches - Fox Trot by Lopez & Hamilton's Kings of Harmony Orch. / Yellow Dog Blues by Harry Raderman's Jazz Orch.
Home Sweet Home / Calm as the Night by Besty Lane Shepherd
Swing Along! by orpehus Male Chorus / Kentucky Babe by Manhattan Male Quartet
Apple Blossoms by American Symphony Orchestra / Flower Sons by Venetian Instrumental Quartet
Wait Till the Clouds Roll By by Walter Van Brunt / Whisper and I Shall Hear by Elizabeth Spencer
(A) Hail Columbia / (B) Star Spangled Banner by the American Band
Moonlight in Mandalay (Abe Oleman) / Tripoli (On the shores of) by Helen Clark and George W. Ballard
Umbrellas to Mend / Johnson "Jazz" Blues
Juanita - Old Spanish Melody by Gladys Rice and Fred Wheeler / Home Again by Ida 'Gardner
American Eagle March by New York Military Band / The New Colonial March by the same
My Old Girl by Eugene Harold & Rachael Grant / Come Back by Lewis James
Silent Night by Frieda Hempel / O Holy Night by the same
Ben Hur Chariot Race March by New York Military Band / Belle of New York by the same
Christmas Eve by Robert Gaylor / Why the Chimes Rang by Edna Bailey
There's also two that are not as thick:
Khaki Sammy by Percy Hemus / There's A Long, Long Trail by Percy Hemus and His Buddy Boys
Anvil Chorus (from "Il Trovatore" by Empire State Mil. Band / The Jolly Coppersmith by the same
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Post by maroongem on Apr 22, 2013 3:41:38 GMT -5
Great photo of the motorboard area. The overall condition appears to be very nice. The door pull is a minor thing but they do show up on eBay from time to time should you choose to replace it. I personally wouldn't take anything less than $225.00 for this machine, but it does depend partially on your demographics. As far as the discs, Oh, Holy Night would sell well at Christmas. There is always a feeding frenzy on eBay for Edison cylinders and discs in the weeks leading up to the holidays. The few foxtots listed are more appealing than the rest but not by much as they are earlier than the later recorded electrics. Hope this helps!
BillF
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Post by sakriebs06 on Apr 22, 2013 10:02:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips, BillF! You've been very helpful!
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