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Jcpbeanz
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Personal engraving

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Newbie here so patience is appriciated. I am currently cleaning up an Edison C19 and found an engraving "JJ 4485" on the top of the motor mount plate. Was this typical? What would the significance/meaning be? It doesn't match up with serial number or any other markings that I have found so any info or insite us appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Roaring20s
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Re: Personal engraving

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My best guess is that someone "JJ" serviced the machine 4-4-85.

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52089
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Could be owner's initials and last 4 of SSN. There was a fad of sorts for marking valuables that way in the 70s and 80s to reduce the likelihood of theft and assist with owner identification if something was stolen.
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The inside lid of my Fairy Phonograph Lamp had a previous owner's name and driver's license number engraved.
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Nipper The Cat
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Re: Personal engraving

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Old style of cursive writing. These are two Ts.
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