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Post by nigelwren on Jul 26, 2024 4:42:57 GMT -5
 Hi my father died recently and was a keen HIFI enthusiast . We have a lovely Edison Home Phonograph (minus horn) in our possession . Can any body identify the age and model from the manufacturer plate please ? Attachments:
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Post by lucius1958 on Jul 26, 2024 23:49:50 GMT -5
Could you post photos of the entire machine? That would make it easier to determine the model. For example, a Model A would have a long bedplate and a ball latch on the endgate; a Model B would have a short bedplate and a drop latch. A banner decal would indicate that it was manufactured before mid-1906; after that, it would have a simple 'Edison' decal. A Model A would also have an outside speed control; the Model B had the speed control inside the case.
The serial number appears to be 165201: is that correct? George F.Paul could tell you when your machine left the factory. I have a Model A, SN 120840, which dates around the end of 1904.
- BillS
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Post by nigelwren on Jul 27, 2024 2:35:49 GMT -5
Many thanks Bill for your great response . I have added a photo to the original post ….hopefully this would help you to identify the model. I have other photos if required.
Many thanks again Nigel
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Post by lucius1958 on Jul 27, 2024 22:37:51 GMT -5
Definitely a Model B, circa 1905-early 1906. 2-minute only (doesn't have a 2/4 minute attachment, which was a fairly common upgrade after 1908 - my Model A has one).
- BillS
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Post by nigelwren on Jul 28, 2024 12:27:12 GMT -5
Bill
That’s super helpful.Looks like we are going to have to find the horn now!
Many thanks for your help with this one.
Nigel
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Post by lucius1958 on Jul 28, 2024 22:01:01 GMT -5
You're welcome.
- BillS
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Hi my father died recently and was a keen HIFI enthusiast . We have a lovely Edison Home Phonograph (minus horn) in our possession . Can any body identify the age and model from the manufacturer plate please ?
