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Post by melvind on May 21, 2009 14:15:20 GMT -5
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Post by maroongem on May 21, 2009 16:25:57 GMT -5
Hi Dan,
It would probably easier if you posted pix of the machine here. It requires joining the board you featured it on and some here may not be members.
Bill
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Post by melvind on May 21, 2009 19:55:19 GMT -5
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Post by Matt Brown on May 21, 2009 20:23:45 GMT -5
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!!
Love it!
Matt
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Post by tarheeltinkerer on May 21, 2009 20:53:55 GMT -5
Gorgeous!
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Post by larryh on May 21, 2009 22:59:14 GMT -5
Very Beautiful machine.. I had one in American Walnut way back but I don't recall the matched panel type designs, it must have been and option of the cabinets.
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Post by maroongem on May 22, 2009 7:34:57 GMT -5
Boy, was this worth the wait!!! Who says Edison didn't make cabinets to rival Victor's? Fabulous machine Dan!! Thanks for posting!!
Bill
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Post by gibsonj on May 22, 2009 8:43:14 GMT -5
Dan,
That is one beautiful Louis XV! Did you find it in this shape or did you do some work? I am so jealous. Thanks for sharing.
John
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Post by melvind on May 22, 2009 8:48:03 GMT -5
Dan, That is one beautiful Louis XV! Did you find it in this shape or did you do some work? I am so jealous. Thanks for sharing. John John, I got it just as you see it. The previous owner didn't have to do much either. He buffed up the finish and cleaned it up. But, it's all original. I couldn't be happier. Dan |
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Post by larryh on May 22, 2009 8:53:58 GMT -5
Not to dismiss the wonder of such a fine example of an Edison Machine as I already stated, But to me I found this machine in person to be rather "Clunky". Sort of an odd combination of heavy carving on an out of proportion box. I guess they were just trying to work around the basics of the motor mechanism and record storage that was standard. To me they were more successful when sticking to simple lines like the inlaid Sheraton or some of the sleek console models. Just a personal thing I think. Kind of like lipstick on a pig.
Just an opinion, its still one of the finest examples of this machine style I have seen.
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Post by melvind on May 22, 2009 15:05:06 GMT -5
Larry,
I don't see it as "clunky", but I do understand your comparison to other more simple models. This one could be considered "over the top" I suppose. I however, do have it in a rather "over the top" room where it fits right in. Most of my house is pretty normal without much phonograph stuff. I have dedicated phonograph rooms which are full of all types of things. But, my music room is the only room decorated with ornate and elaborate mahogany items. I have the B-375, a Vic VI, a book shelf cabinet combo, and nice little decorative console and a 9.5 foot rather ornate Grand Piano. The walls are covered with Victor and other related Opera/Music related advertising in nice frames. So, it looks pretty good in those surroundings.
Dan
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Post by larryh on May 22, 2009 19:40:11 GMT -5
Yes I am sure its very lovely in your home. Frankly when I had mine it was something I was rather proud of too. Most people just probably see the decorative additions and fine woods, curved sides and find it lovely. But to my critical eye the basic unit is a bit odd. Well come to think about it many machines suffer from that. I really never cared much for the C 19 till I had one a while and it grew on me. I don't really know which machines of the acoustic era others might find as excellent examples of design. I think the reason I always used to favor consoles is that it makes more sense as a piece of furniture that is also a phonograph than many of the uprights. But then too a Victrola is just that. My opinion on console edisons still stands that the way in which edisons throw the sound somewhat upward makes for the most fully enhanced sound at seated levels. Please don't think that I am trying to dimmish a wonderful and rare find, but only commenting on the shape in general.
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