Please help me identify an Edison

[william]

Hello,

My name is Wiliam Walker and I live in Riebeek Kasteel, South Africa.

I inherited an "Edison Disc Phonograph" from my grandfather who was the original owner. He bought the phonograph in Cape Town.

I would like to know as much as I can about it - especially the model, and I have attached some photographs of it, any information would be appreciated!


Many thanks,

William. 

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[lucius1958]

Looks like a 1-C: one of the 'New Edison' 'Long Play' models, introduced in 1926. Does it have the gear shift on the right, and the LP reproducer?

- BillS

[william]

Jan 14, 2024 21:50:37 GMT -5 lucius1958 said:

Looks like a 1-C: one of the 'New Edison' 'Long Play' models, introduced in 1926. Does it have the gear shift on the right, and the LP reproducer?

- BillS

Hi Bill,

I think so, please check attachment.

Many thanks,

William.

[lucius1958]

I see the gear shift now. I don't see the LP reproducer offhand, though: looks like an Edisonic, a standard DD, and a lateral adapter. The LP has a distinctive pivot arm that is offset at a slight angle.

- BillS

[william]

Jan 15, 2024 22:01:29 GMT -5 lucius1958 said:

I see the gear shift now. I don't see the LP reproducer offhand, though: looks like an Edisonic, a standard DD, and a lateral adapter. The LP has a distinctive pivot arm that is offset at a slight angle.

- BillS

Thank you very much!