Featured Phonograph No. 69
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 10:06 am
Maker: Elmer Jones
Model: Kruesi Prototype Tinfoil Phonograph Reproduction
Serial: n/a
Year: Late 1970's?
Original Cost: ?
Case/Cabinet size: 11-⅝" by 10-⅝" base.
Mandrel Size: 3-⅜" wide and 3-¾" diameter with 11 threads per inch.
Horn Dimensions: A horn wasn't used with this phonograph.
Repro Parts: All of it.
Current Value Mint: ?
Interesting Facts: First, a big thanks to JohnM for your help in providing me information about this phonograph. This is a precise working reproduction of the first phonograph ever built. The first and only example of the "Kruesi Model" was designed by Edison and built by one of Edison's machinists, John Kruesi. This was not only the first phonograph to record and reproduce sound, but did so successfully on the first test after being built. There have been small batches of accurate reproductions produced over the years. This particular reproduction was made by Elmer Jones and is extremely accurate down to the machine marks and original blemishes.
Favorite Characteristic: I find this interesting as it is a working model of the very first machine designed to capture and reproduce sound. Essentially, the Kruesi prototype marked the beginning of recorded sound history and consequently, changed the world in many ways. It's great that these replicas were produced with such attention to detail, that collectors can have a chance to own a working example of the very first phonograph.
This phonograph is not mine. It belongs to a local collector who contacted me in an effort to get more information about it and to possibly help him sell it. He will let me know today whether or not he would like to sell and if he does, prefers it to be listed on eBay. I will keep this thread updated as to what he decides to do with it in case anyone on the board is interested. In the meantime, I thought I would share some pictures of it as it is an interesting phonograph. If anyone has any other information about this aside from what I have provided, please feel free to shine some more light on the subject.
Model: Kruesi Prototype Tinfoil Phonograph Reproduction
Serial: n/a
Year: Late 1970's?
Original Cost: ?
Case/Cabinet size: 11-⅝" by 10-⅝" base.
Mandrel Size: 3-⅜" wide and 3-¾" diameter with 11 threads per inch.
Horn Dimensions: A horn wasn't used with this phonograph.
Repro Parts: All of it.
Current Value Mint: ?
Interesting Facts: First, a big thanks to JohnM for your help in providing me information about this phonograph. This is a precise working reproduction of the first phonograph ever built. The first and only example of the "Kruesi Model" was designed by Edison and built by one of Edison's machinists, John Kruesi. This was not only the first phonograph to record and reproduce sound, but did so successfully on the first test after being built. There have been small batches of accurate reproductions produced over the years. This particular reproduction was made by Elmer Jones and is extremely accurate down to the machine marks and original blemishes.
Favorite Characteristic: I find this interesting as it is a working model of the very first machine designed to capture and reproduce sound. Essentially, the Kruesi prototype marked the beginning of recorded sound history and consequently, changed the world in many ways. It's great that these replicas were produced with such attention to detail, that collectors can have a chance to own a working example of the very first phonograph.
This phonograph is not mine. It belongs to a local collector who contacted me in an effort to get more information about it and to possibly help him sell it. He will let me know today whether or not he would like to sell and if he does, prefers it to be listed on eBay. I will keep this thread updated as to what he decides to do with it in case anyone on the board is interested. In the meantime, I thought I would share some pictures of it as it is an interesting phonograph. If anyone has any other information about this aside from what I have provided, please feel free to shine some more light on the subject.