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Lowest known serial number for Edison Opera
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Victrola20
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Lowest known serial number for Edison Opera
I am wondering what the lowest surviving serial number is for the Edison Opera. It would be interesting to know how many are below 200. Anyone want to share ? Is someone maintaining a data base of opera’s. Thank you
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TinfoilPhono
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Re: Lowest known serial number for Edison Opera
I don't have a database for Operas, however I do own #10. And I have read that #7 survives.
I'd be very curious to hear if anyone knows of any others under 100.
I'd be very curious to hear if anyone knows of any others under 100.
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Re: Lowest known serial number for Edison Opera
Do we know how many were made?
My serial number is in the 4000s
My serial number is in the 4000s
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TinfoilPhono
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Re: Lowest known serial number for Edison Opera
Russ Ridley of Victoria, BC Canada, who follows the forum but isn't a member, asked me to pass along the information that he has Opera #45.
According to George Frow, there were a bit over 4600 made. The later ones, after August 1912, were marked 'Concert' rather than 'Opera.'
According to George Frow, there were a bit over 4600 made. The later ones, after August 1912, were marked 'Concert' rather than 'Opera.'
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Re: Lowest known serial number for Edison Opera
Wow that is really neat that you have NO.10! Is it oak or mahogany?TinfoilPhono wrote:I don't have a database for Operas, however I do own #10. And I have read that #7 survives.
I'd be very curious to hear if anyone knows of any others under 100.
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Mr Grumpy
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Re: Lowest known serial number for Edison Opera
Thank you!TinfoilPhono wrote: According to George Frow, there were a bit over 4600 made. The later ones, after August 1912, were marked 'Concert' rather than 'Opera.'
At #4663 I must have one of the latest ones then! (Assuming they started at 1?)
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Re: Lowest known serial number for Edison Opera
I owned and restored #3 years ago. I sold it to Rick Wilkins of Texas who in turn sold it to someone else. I don't know where it is at this point.
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TinfoilPhono
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Re: Lowest known serial number for Edison Opera
It's mahogany and is lovely original condition.dzavracky wrote:Wow that is really neat that you have NO.10! Is it oak or mahogany?
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TinfoilPhono
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Re: Lowest known serial number for Edison Opera
Now that's very cool! I hope the current owner chimes in here and posts a photo.edisonclassm wrote:I owned and restored #3 years ago.
Off-topic, but I remember being amazed to see Edison Concert #2 at Union several years ago. With a Polyphone attachment, no less.
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TinfoilPhono
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Re: Lowest known serial number for Edison Opera
They did start at one, so yes, I think yours must be very near the end of the run. Anyone have a higher number?Mr Grumpy wrote:At #4663 I must have one of the latest ones then! (Assuming they started at 1?)