Featured Phonograph № 72: Edison Army Navy Diamond Disc

[barnettrp21122]

Thanks to all for the nice comments regarding this machine! It's a favorite of mine.

I noticed the key in your photo so I rushed down to my basement to see if my Army / Navy was the same. I was almost sure my machine did not have a lock. I was wrong! I slid the brass cover to the side and there was the mechanism for the lock. My my problem... I need a key! Could you post a photo of just the key? Thanks, Jerry

Jerry:
Here's a picture of the key. The key barrel's outer diameter is about 4mm. The inner diameter is about 3mm.

Bob

[Starkton]

Great machine and wonderful time capsule! I wished my phonographs could also "tell" their story. A selling price of $55 is modest in comparison with today's military equipment.

Below is a Humvee with modern military sound system

[phonogfp]

I'll bet the Edison is heavier!

George P.

[Jerry B.]

Thanks for the photo of the key. Now I know what to look for. Jerry

[Jerry B.]

Here are some photos of my Army/Navy and the lock assembly. Jerry Blais

[barnettrp21122]

What a good-looking example! Thanks for posting these.
I just noticed how the front black Edison signature is not a decal, but stencilled as it'd be done in the military!
Bob

[Valecnik]

Amazing that at least three members if this forum have the A&N in very good condition. I've been looking for one for years. Some have popped up, like the one recently on eBAY but I just did not have the $$$ to go after it.

Jerry, does yours have an Edisonic reproducer? Did you get it that way? That could mean someone used it well into the later 20s.

[cheryla]

What are the dimensions of the oil can?

[Garret]

Amazing that at least three members if this forum have the A&N in very good condition. I've been looking for one for years. Some have popped up, like the one recently on eBAY but I just did not have the $$$ to go after it.

I wish I had known that! For a number of years I had one that was practically mint. It had everything. I sold it to the Edison National Historic Site.

[barnettrp21122]

What are the dimensions of the oil can?

The oil can is 2 inches wide at the base and 5 inches high. The spout screws off for storage and the can has a cork stopper, now rattling around inside the dry can!
Bob