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An original Edison Boat Anchor . . . don't miss this one . . . RARE!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225929216948?h ... R8zJhqaTYw
Edison Boat Anchor
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Curt A
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Re: Edison Boat Anchor
Five minutes with some GOOP or GoJo and you're good....
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
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Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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Fonotone
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Re: Edison Boat Anchor
You stole the words right out of my mouth, Curt.
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Curt A
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Re: Edison Boat Anchor
"don't miss this one . . . RARE!"
It IS rare to find one in this untouched condition...
It IS rare to find one in this untouched condition...
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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Fonotone
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Re: Edison Boat Anchor
It's so bad it's almost good. I mean, if you've got the chops, it would make an amazing restoration project. Meticulously documented, with lots of before and after pics. Are you up to the challenge, Curt? Harry?
-- Grant
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Curt A
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Re: Edison Boat Anchor
I could do it, IF it was a valuable or interesting item... If it goes for $100, plus who knows how much time to restore it, you end up with a $200 common machine and the satisfaction of bringing it back to life.
It would be interesting to see someone else do it...
It would be interesting to see someone else do it...
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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edisonplayer
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Re: Edison Boat Anchor
I'd pay $10 for it,that's all1edisonplayer
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JerryVan
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Re: Edison Boat Anchor
Has 15 bids from 7 different bidders. Either they all have boats in need of anchors, or they see nothing but possibilities. In all fairness to the seller, they have made no claims of rarity, and have been very realistic as to its condition.
P.S. Curt, any WD-40 cures for this one?
P.S. Curt, any WD-40 cures for this one?
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Curt A
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Re: Edison Boat Anchor
P.S. Curt, any WD-40 cures for this one?
Jerry,
I already suggested GOOP for cleaning, but you are right, a couple gallons of WD-40 and a sandblaster will get that motor purring in no time...
But, since it's only original once, you need to be careful and not remove too much "patina"...
Jerry,
I already suggested GOOP for cleaning, but you are right, a couple gallons of WD-40 and a sandblaster will get that motor purring in no time...
But, since it's only original once, you need to be careful and not remove too much "patina"...
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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LimeTree99
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Re: Edison Boat Anchor
I've seen some rough looking phonographs on eBay before, but this is something else entirely.