H211490 Edison Home Phonograph questions

[marcrosie]

Hi!

First time posting and have been trying to research an Edison Home Phonograph we just bought. Works but will need a litle cosmetic help. Horn needs some loving. Just a good clean up to the whole thing. Just wondering when this might have been produced? We got 34 of the cylinders with it. Also, just for fun although how much it's worth doesn't really matter to us. We just think it's an awesome piece of history...how much does one that works and is slightly refurbished (which we will do...I've been a wood worker all my life and an artist...not going to refinish just clean and glue the base back together...horn is probably going to be repainted original colors) is worth? Thanks! I'm thinking we'll be asking lots more questions and if anyone is interested, we're looking for others to purchase! THANKS!! Marc and Rosie 

P.S. Horn has Pat Aug 22 05 on it with a logo of TCoT on it in 2 places. Does the small opening of the horn go in the Reproducer or on the outside? We are also needing a crane for it as it didn't come with one. Is there a specific one that we need to get? Want it to be the right one.

[lucius1958]

Aug 9, 2014 16:54:03 GMT -5 marcrosie said:

Hi!

First time posting and have been trying to research an Edison Home Phonograph we just bought. Works but will need a litle cosmetic help. Horn needs some loving. Just a good clean up to the whole thing. Just wondering when this might have been produced? We got 34 of the cylinders with it. Also, just for fun although how much it's worth doesn't really matter to us. We just think it's an awesome piece of history...how much does one that works and is slightly refurbished (which we will do...I've been a wood worker all my life and an artist...not going to refinish just clean and glue the base back together...horn is probably going to be repainted original colors) is worth? Thanks! I'm thinking we'll be asking lots more questions and if anyone is interested, we're looking for others to purchase! THANKS!! Marc and Rosie 

P.S. Horn has Pat Aug 22 05 on it with a logo of TCoT on it in 2 places. Does the small opening of the horn go in the Reproducer or on the outside? We are also needing a crane for it as it didn't come with one. Is there a specific one that we need to get? Want it to be the right one.

I'll leave the dating of your Home to our resident expert: I assume it's a Model B, from the serial number… probably about 1905/6?

Your horn was made by the Tea Tray Company, a major manufacturer of after-market horns. You will need to get a rubber connector to fit between the small end of the horn and the reproducer neck (fits on the outside of both).

I hope you share some "before and after" photos!

BillS

[lucius1958]

Some further advice:

You might want to give the motor and top works a good cleaning and re-lubricating as well (including the mainspring), to ensure proper performance; replace the gaskets in the reproducer and check the stylus for wear; and possibly replace the belt if needed.

BillS

[phonogfp]

Sorry for my late reply... I don't check this board very often, and have just returned from a 16-day road trip with limited internet access.

Home No.211490 left the factory about September 1906. It should be a Model B with the "Edison" script decal on the front.

Best,
George P.

[nefaurora]

This post needs to be moved to the "Cylinder Machines" forum. It is in the wrong forum.

Thanks.