Featured Phonograph № 133 - Edison B275 Sheraton Plain Inlay

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Featured Phonograph № 133 - Edison B275 Sheraton Plain Inlay

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Make: Edison
Model: B275 Sheraton Inlaid Plain
Serial #: SM69
Year(s) Made: 1915-1919
Original Cost: $275.00
Cabinet Size: Height 49", Width 22.5", Depth 21"
Turntable: 12"
Reproducer: Edison Standard Diamond Disc
Motor: Double Spring
Horn Dimensions: 17" x 12"
Reproduction Parts: Grill & Grill Cloth
Current Value:

Interesting Facts: The machine was in pretty good shape when I purchased it. The grill had been damaged and there were remnants of the original cloth. Included it's casters ( not shown ).
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Post by alang »

This is a beautiful machine. Thanks for sharing.

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Great machine!

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Gorgeous machine. Thank you for sharing it and contributing to the featured phonograph archives
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In my opinion, the A/B 275 and SI-19 are among the best-looking Edison Disc Phonographs. Serial #69! That's an early (1915) one! The decals on the motor plate retain maroon backgrounds - a holdover from earlier models with maroon motor plates. Very nice...

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Post by Lucius1958 »

Elegant as all get-out!

The "full inlay" is interesting, but a little too much for the design; while the ordinary S-19 is a little bland. This just hits the right balance.

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This is a fine example of a real historic treasure. I am delighted that you added it to the Featured Phonograph section of the forum. I have referred to the section many times and found it perplexing that more treasures like yours are not included.
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I'm a huge fan of the Edison Sheraton Inlay, thank you for taking the time to add it to our Featured Phonograph section.

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Post by briankeith »

Really a very beautiful machine :D I just hope your photos posted here don't disappear like so many others have in this featured phonograph section :cry:

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Post by OrthoSean »

I've never seen a B-275, nice! Interesting to compare the small differences between this and my A-275, which has a higher serial number. I think it was George P. who mentioned they were interspersed with the A-250s. Mine has a maroon bedplate, wood grained horn and no volume control and no evidence it ever had one. It's currently the only DD machine I have out in my living space and after Steve Medved did his wonders with the reproducer, I play it almost daily. I love the looks of it and luckily, it had been very well cared for before it came my way.

Thanks for sharing!
Sean

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