Late in the 1920s, the Edison Company produced a series of COMBINATION type radio-phonographs. This C-2 is such an example. The C-1 was the most expensive model, and is extremely rare today. The C-2 was designed for the upper middle class and...
Referred to as 'The Company Leader' and 'Star of the Line', the 'Baby Console' was the hottest selling Edison disc phonograph. It featured a center flap lid and record storage area on either side of the motor compartment.
The Edison Amberola was developed in competition to the Victor Victrola. Both machines have inside horns in answer to the housewives' complaints about dusting the horns on the smaller machines! This instrument plays 4-minute cylinders. The tone arm...
"Late in the 1920s, the Edison Company produced a series of COMBINATION type radio-phonographs. This C-2 is such an example.
The C-1 was the most expensive model, and is extremely rare today. The C-2 was designed for the upper middle class and...
"Circa 1901
This model, a Home has the "new style" cabinet using the red and gold banner. It is now known as the "Long-Case Home. It originally sold for $40, which was an increase from $30 in 1899. It weighs 25 lbs.
"Circa 1898
The earliest of the Standard line, this machine features a square top and delivers its name from the “suitcase” style clips. It weighs 17 lbs. and plays the 2-minute cylinders.
"Circa 1906
Known as the "SM"(spring motor) prior to 1901, this model is capable of playing 2 and 4 minute cylinders. It originally sold for $55 without this wood cygnet horn.
"Circa 1911
The machine has the model O reproducer set horizontally. The rod at the front of the repoducer can be rotated to play 2 or 4-minute cylinders. This model has a wooden cygnet horn.
"Circa 1911
This machine has a mahogany cabinet and is equipped with a wooden cygnet horn. It plays 4-minute cylinders. It weighs 42 lbs. with the horn. The original cost was $90.
This machine is nearly identical to the Edison Standard Suitcase. However, it bears the name "Edison Bell Consolidated Phono-Graph Co. on the plate. This company held Edison's British patents.
"Circa 1909
This small, practical phonograph was designed to compete with the others on the market. It features a maroon horn. Many variations of this machine exist.
"Circa 1899
This machine plays large 5-inch diameter cylinders for increased volume. Concert phonographs were short-lived due to the fragility and bulk of the cylinders. The oak case has an all-enveloping cover. This instrument has a 4-foot brass...
"Circa 1901
This model, a Home, has the “new style” cabinet using the banner transfer which appeared on the cover of previous models. It is now known as the “long-case Home.” This piece sold for $40 which was an increase from $30 in 1899....
Referred to as "The Company Leader" and "Star of the Line" the "Baby Console" was the hottest selling Edison disc phonograph. It featured a center flap lid and record storage area on either side of the motor compartment.
"Circa 1911
The Standard represents the first step toward compactness. This machine features the carrier-arm in the “on-top” position ordinarily found on the Model “F”.
"Circa 1915
The Amberola 30 was introduced in 1915 by the Edison Company and plays 4 minute blue cylinders. It features a single spring motor and a diamond C reproducer.
"Circa 1907
The Edison Triumph Model D pre-dates the Edison Opera. The lightweight, freestanding horn is something of a wonder in that there is no need for a crane to support the horn.
Notice the wax cylinder being used on this instrument.
"Circa 1907
The Alva is similar to the Triumph, but has an electric motor. It was initially priced at $85 but was never a big seller. It initially played 2-minute cylinders but was updated to play the 4-minute cylinders.
This machine bears the name of Edison's export agency; the United States Phonograph Company. Its case is identical to that of the concert. This machine has the smaller mandrel for playing standard cylinders.
