Post by trudyd on Oct 17, 2015 9:47:06 GMT -5
Hello:
I inherited an Edison phonograph from my late father, who had collected several of these machines. The phonograph is marked with an Edison Co. label but also indicates it was manufactured for resale by the R.S. Williams & Sons Co., in Toronto. My research indicates that company sold them from 1900 to 1929. The last copyright indicated on the phonograph is 1903.
I have posted some images of the machine.
Questions I have, if someone would be so kind as to answer:
1) The reproducer that is with the machine reads Model H 4-minute ... and that it was made by National Phonograph Co. for use on Edison machines ... would this be the original reproducer? In addition, the horn slides onto the reproducer but does not seem to fit properly.
2) The machine's serial code bar, however, does not have a model number on it. Can someone identify what the model number is?
2) The belt is broken in one place. How difficult is it to obtain a replacement belt?
4) Can anyone date the year of this machine from the images?
5) Is there a possibility the machine was changed from a two-minute to a four-minute cylinder?
6) Is it possible that the reproducer, at one time had broken, and someone added a machined screw to it (see images) ... which might be why the horn does not seem to fit well?
7) Do you think it would play? We do not have any cylinders at this point. The handle does activate the turning mechanism.
8) Finally, recommendations on any restoration that would not affect the value of it?
The serial number on the machine is S389730, though we were not certain whether the initial letter is an S or a 5.
Here is a link to images of the machine: www.diakon.org/phonograph/
A family member added the images as a "hidden" page on the website he manages ... so that you can easily view them.
Thank you for any and all help!
Trudy
I inherited an Edison phonograph from my late father, who had collected several of these machines. The phonograph is marked with an Edison Co. label but also indicates it was manufactured for resale by the R.S. Williams & Sons Co., in Toronto. My research indicates that company sold them from 1900 to 1929. The last copyright indicated on the phonograph is 1903.
I have posted some images of the machine.
Questions I have, if someone would be so kind as to answer:
1) The reproducer that is with the machine reads Model H 4-minute ... and that it was made by National Phonograph Co. for use on Edison machines ... would this be the original reproducer? In addition, the horn slides onto the reproducer but does not seem to fit properly.
2) The machine's serial code bar, however, does not have a model number on it. Can someone identify what the model number is?
2) The belt is broken in one place. How difficult is it to obtain a replacement belt?
4) Can anyone date the year of this machine from the images?
5) Is there a possibility the machine was changed from a two-minute to a four-minute cylinder?
6) Is it possible that the reproducer, at one time had broken, and someone added a machined screw to it (see images) ... which might be why the horn does not seem to fit well?
7) Do you think it would play? We do not have any cylinders at this point. The handle does activate the turning mechanism.
8) Finally, recommendations on any restoration that would not affect the value of it?
The serial number on the machine is S389730, though we were not certain whether the initial letter is an S or a 5.
Here is a link to images of the machine: www.diakon.org/phonograph/
A family member added the images as a "hidden" page on the website he manages ... so that you can easily view them.
Thank you for any and all help!
Trudy