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I'm SURE you don't have one of these... Edison Home

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RARE "Factory Paint Option": :roll:
Edison Home Model A, 1901-1904, 2/4 minute option Phonograph model C reproducer, Motor cleaned and oiled, Plays well. Wood case original finish with banner, Bedplate custom reproduction of very rare factory custom option. Painted by professional restoration artist.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Edison-Home-Mod ... 2516.l5255
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I believe we are looking at the Martha Stewart model - believe that option went for $42 per flower....... :roll:


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But wait -- there's more. :roll:

The trademark decals used on both machines are really dreadful.
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They look as if "spatter coat" was used to paint them, as well.

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I think the decals look so bad because they were put over that textured paint...
"The phonograph† is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.

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Here is the Edison Standard custom painted horn and what looks to be a whole collection of custom painted horns in the background...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Edison-Standard ... SwEetV9eAB
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"The phonograph† is not of any commercial value."
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"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
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