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Dear All,

 

I have inherited this Edison Phonograph.

Can anybody tell me anything about this machine?

And if possible can anybody tell me about the value.

 

 

 

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Posted

Veronique,

 

You have an Edison Standard Phonograph.  It is fitted with a gear-change mechanism to play both cylinder formats made between 1903 and 1911.  There should have been another nickel plated reproducer with the machine used to play both formats.

 

This is a common early phonograph but also a desirable one because they are easily restored and play well when properly adjusted.  Others on the Forum can help with more specifics and value, if you wish.

 

John

  • 3 weeks later...
Posted

Hi John, thank you very much for your info.

 

If there is anybody who can help me with the value than that would we great.

I would like to sell it because now it is stored at my attic and that's a shame.

 

Veronique

 

Rotwang_Manteuffel
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It's a Standard Model B, circa 1907.  It was originally designed to play 2-minute cylinders, but has been upgraded to play both 2-minute and 4-minute cylinders.  It currently has a Model H reproducer, which is for playing 4-minute wax Amberols and celluloid cylinders (e.g. Edison Blue Amberols).  It also has been upgraded with a morning glory horn.  Originally, it was sold with a 14-inch brass horn.  What's it worth?  Well that depends on where you are selling it.  For example, I bought a Model B last year.  It was stock 2-minute and had a 14-inch reproduction horn.  It was in clean, excellent condition and came with two cylinders.  I paid the seller $200 for it.  I paid another $250 for a morning glory horn and crane. I am in Minnesota.  In other states, it would sell for considerably more.

Posted

Edison Standard model B it looks like most likely 1905 era

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Here is my machine Standard model B. Has the model H 4 minute reproducer and the 2/4 minute gearing. And I have the model C for 2 minute cylinders. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rotwang_Manteuffel
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Here is my Standard Model B.  Note that it has a late Standard cabinet.  I suspect that this might not be how it left the factory since Frow states in his book that this cabinet style was not used by Edison until 1908.  My Model B was made in 1906.  But, with Edison, you never know.

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Veronique,

 

The phonograph appears to be missing a gear cover at left.  It is in average condition.  The basic machine is worth around $225 or so, but with the horn and crane, you could probably ask $300 or $350 for it.  Personally, I would take anything over about $275 or $300 for it.

Hope this helps.

 

 

 

 

  • 2 weeks later...
Posted

Mike is right in his estimate, above...  

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