Tinfoil video

[TinfoilPhono]

Interesting short video from the Smithsonian. I've had the good fortune to get hands-on with this prototype Bergmann when I was researching my book. LINK HERE.

[5Orient5]

Many thanks for bringing this video to our attention. It's good to see two old friends--the Bergmann phonograph and a treasured colleague. Lucky me, I was responsible for the Smithsonian's phonograph collection at the time of your visit and had the pleasure of meeting you and Bill Ptacek.

Cheers, Wm.

[Dave D]

Thanks for posting this. Don't you love the oilers on top? Such a cool piece of machinery.
Dave D

[JerryVan]

I love the scroll striping on the flywheel spokes!

[TinfoilPhono]

How great to know that you're on this forum, William! How well I remember our long visit with you, and how helpful you were to Bill and myself. That was a very memorable day. I'll never forget the excitement of getting to examine the Edison demonstration tinfoil that had been modified by Bell & Tainter to become the first prototype Graphophone.

[MTPhono]

Thanks for sharing Rene. Very interesting!