Edison Opera serial number database

[Tinfoilphono]

Thanks for the pics. I already have that one in the database but the Liverpool dealer plate is an interesting addition to the file.

[Tinfoilphono]

Here is an updated census of all reported Operas to date: Opera Database

[PatheLogical]

Hi Rene,

 

FYI: The Opera Database in the link above may have been updated (looks like on 12/04/2021), but I don't think it's up-to-date (i.e. current)😉. You may want to update your update.

 

Thanks,

Bob

[RodPickett]

The document referenced by the link René provided is the latest revision, dated February 28, 2022.  It is also one of the first documents uploaded to our pre-production Server.

 

The Document Name (Edison_Opera_Database.pdf), is not versioned so you could be looking at an older copy if you downloaded same – otherwise, your web browser should open the latest.

[PatheLogical]

Hi Rod,

 

Yes, I see that date on the pie chart --- but I see December 4, 2021 at the top of each sheet of data.  I see the same thing on three different devices with three different browsers. Are these data sheets (dated December 4, 2021) the latest revision? I know information on more Operas have been submitted after December 4, 2021. I did see my Opera's data (SN 1554) included in a previous revision of the data sheets.

 

Thanks,

Bob

 

 

Edited May 2, 2022 by PatheLogical

[RodPickett]

Ah,

 

I see your point.

 

Some auto-updates failed to occur, including Date and Total Count.  The data-elements were correct.

 

Thanks for noting the error.

 

This was actually a good test of “in-place” file replacement for our new storage-containers. - rod

[PatheLogical]

Here's another new example for the database. This one belongs to a friend.

   Serial number 392

   Mahogany

Edited July 7, 2022 by PatheLogical
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[Tinfoilphono]

Thanks for the add!

[RodPickett]

On 5/1/2022 at 11:00 AM, Tinfoilphono said:

Here is an updated census of all reported Operas to date: Opera Database

 

[Tinfoilphono]

Forty more serial numbers have been added to the database in the past few months. The count is currently at 401, pretty close to 10% of the original production.  That's a large enough sample to draw some serious conclusions. Interestingly, oak "Concert"-labeled Operas are twice as rare as School Phonographs!

 

Edison Opera database.

Edited January 8, 2023 by Tinfoilphono

[ducretet]

Hello,
I have recently acquired a mahogany opera, serial number 389. I see that you already had it in the database.
Regards,
Ferran

[Tinfoilphono]

Thanks for checking, and congratulations on a very early number!

[ducretet]

Thanks,
Yes, I am very satisfied with the opera. It is in an incredible state. Beautiful!!!

Regards,
Ferran

[VanBuren]

I am new to program, first time user. I was trying to look up info on my C250/19  SM numbers,I have 5 of them. I  then ran into the subject on Edison Opera machines. I saw the data sheet and seen that the SM of my machine wasnt there. I have had for around 4 years in good shape and plays well. The SM number is 223. I have the mahogany horn an also a tiger maple wood horn made by Don Gfell of Milan Ohio. I hope my Sm number will fill in the blank spot.

[Tinfoilphono]

Thanks for adding your early Opera to our database!

 

[VanBuren]

Do you need pictures of data plate, and machine ?

[Tinfoilphono]

 I'd certainly love to see it, especially with Don Gfell's horn. He does wonderful work.

[VanBuren]

 

 

 

 

 

[VanBuren]

Sorry I was late on sending pictures, needed help figuring out how to send them as an attachment

[Tinfoilphono]

Thanks for posting those. That's a design I hadn't previously seen Don make. Very complex, to say the least.

[Keithh]

Mine is Concert 4362, in mahogany, now living in the east of England.  What lovely machines they are.  I am fortunate enough to have a Model L reproducer too which is if anything clearer than the Diamond A.

 

Well done Rene for this work. Simple demonstration of how a society like ours can further research.

[Tinfoilphono]

Thanks for the number. The database keeps growing.

 

Mine came with both L and A reproducers. Both have been rebuilt, but like you I much prefer the sound of the L.

[Keithh]

I looked through my photos and have found another couple:

 

3191 is an Oak Opera

4463 is a Mahogany Concert

 

Hope this helps

 

Keith

 

Edited March 24, 2023 by Keithh
Typing error!

[Tinfoilphono]

Thanks for the additions!

[PatheLogical]

Pictures from Facebook "antique phonograph restoration projects" 2024/03/10. Looks to be oak.

Edited March 13 by PatheLogical