RPL Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Not much out there cataloging Sonora models other than some pics of old newspaper ads. Anyone have any info on serial numbers, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonogfp Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Are you looking for identification of your example? If so, a picture will help. Several of us have catalogs. As for "info on serial numbers," are you hoping to date your machine? If so, again, a picture will help. George P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPL Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 Serial No. 165658 Thanks in advance for any input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenL Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 (edited) This is a second style model imperial, produced between 1915-1920. Unfortunately, no serial number records survive which would allow us to narrow down an exact production year; however, Sonora changed parts through production. I believe it's using the first lid lift, which puts it more between 1915-1918, but I'd have to double-check the Wakeman Sonora book's patent section. If you haven't checked out the Wakeman Sonora book, I highly recommend it. This model went through several variations from the first design in 1914 until it was dropped in 1923/1924. Edited July 17, 2022 by BenL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPL Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 Very helpful, thank you. I will definitely check out that book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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