EDISON PHONOGRAPH
In 1901, Edison decided to update the Home Phonograph, and to move the pretty banner decal to the lower portion of the cabinet. Furthermore, the cabinet was made larger and sturdier, and finished in what was then the height of fashion -- "green oak." This popular finish more resembles "golden oak" to our eyes today. This instrument is amazingly well-preserved -- so clean and bright it would be easy to imagine it was made last year, rather than 100 YEARS ago!
Yes, that is the original, century-plus banner in outstanding condition!
We thoroughly and professionally restored the mechanical parts. At phonophan we scrupulous clean and polish, adjust and lubricate. We take everything down to individual parts and attend to each one -- which is what the sellers on eBay CAN'T and DON'T do! 40 years of experience means that the instrument you buy is factory correct! Please take special note of the crisp gold decoration, and the original black enamel so free of grease and dirt that it glistens.
The motor -- spotless! Please compare what we are offering to the horribly dirty, cruddy and poorly regulated junk available in online auctions.
We are gratified to offer this fine example. It plays 2-minute cylinder records with brightness and clarity. A genuine, ancient Edison Phonograph, and a rarity in this pristine condition.
Price: $875.00 US, with brass bell 14" historically-correct replica horn, and one Edison 2-minute cylinder record, plus shipping and handling. (NY State residents must pay sales tax, if applicable.)
E-mail: phonotim@gmail.com
Telephone: 585-582-1586
FAX: 585-582-2624
US Post: PHONOPHAN
PO Box 747
Henrietta, NY 14467 USA