This machine is similar to the type “C” model. Johnson took over the Berliner Gramophone Co. but was restrained from using the word “gramophone” because of a litigation suit of the Universal Talking Machine Co. At this point, he began using...
"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.
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.
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.
"The Columbia Type B gramophone was known as the Eagle because it cost $10. The $10 gold piece was known at the time as the Eagle, so the phonograph acquired the same name. This machine has a nickel plated horn, key wind with open motor and...
