Edison London Upright dating

[Jon]

Hello! I've had this Edison player for a couple months now and haven't been able to date it on my own. I hope you're able to help me, as I'm very curious as to when it was made. Thank you in advance!

[phonogfp]

Hi Jon,

 

Welcome to the APS Forum!

 

The LU-37 was introduced in August 1922, and original price was $100.  According to the production figures published in George Frow's The Edison Disc Phonographs, #19343 was manufactured in May 1923.

 

I notice that you're missing the wooden knob on the lift lever.  If you provide me your address via private message, I'll send you one with my compliments.

 

 

[Jon]

Oh my, thank you for the welcome! Are you sure about the knob? I don't mean to impose. As for the date, I appreciate it! It's amazing you even had the month, I suspected it was from later, maybe 1928. I'll make sure to write this down on a card and put it in should I ever part with it. Again, many thanks.

[phonogfp]

My pleasure, Jon.