Several people have commented about the potential value of a database listing known Edison Operas in this thread. I have gone ahead and created a database to start this project, which will obviously take time.
Please post in this thread with information on Operas you own or have seen:
- Serial number
- Wood (mahogany or oak)
- Owner (information will be kept private)
- Notes (any details worth recording - ESPECIALLY if it is marked 'Concert.")
NOTE: If anyone is concerned about posting a serial number publicly on the forum, feel free to PM me privately.
Thanks!
Edison Opera database
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Edison Opera database
Last edited by TinfoilPhono on Thu Dec 24, 2020 2:44 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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- Victor Monarch Special
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Re: Edison Opera database
Any interest in also listing the Opera's poor country cousin, the Concert?
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Re: Edison Opera database
Absolutely. I've edited my post accordingly. It would be interesting to see around what number the change from Opera to Concert occurred.
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Re: Edison Opera database
Okay, I'll start...
#1
- Serial number: 4411
- Wood: Mahogany
- Owner: Me, (no previous owners known)
- Notes: Marked "Concert"
#2
- Serial number: 2676
- Wood: Oak
- Owner: Me, (no previous owners known)
- Notes: Marked "Opera"
#1
- Serial number: 4411
- Wood: Mahogany
- Owner: Me, (no previous owners known)
- Notes: Marked "Concert"
#2
- Serial number: 2676
- Wood: Oak
- Owner: Me, (no previous owners known)
- Notes: Marked "Opera"
- Mr Grumpy
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Re: Edison Opera database
My machine was noted in the previous thread but I'll add details here.
Serial# 4663
Wood: Oak
Owner: me (previous owner unknown)
Marked as Concert with Dealer tag originally sold from Toronto Canada.
Serial# 4663
Wood: Oak
Owner: me (previous owner unknown)
Marked as Concert with Dealer tag originally sold from Toronto Canada.
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Re: Edison Opera database
Great start, let's keep them coming!
I have already added my census of Edison School Phonographs, which of course are Operas in metal cabinets. I will be curious to see if any wood-cased Opera numbers appear within the largest block of School numbers.
I have already added my census of Edison School Phonographs, which of course are Operas in metal cabinets. I will be curious to see if any wood-cased Opera numbers appear within the largest block of School numbers.
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Re: Edison Opera database
Unlike machines with the data plate affixed to the cabinet as opposed to the bedplate, I would assume that practically all Opera/Concerts have data plates that match the number on the straight-edge? This would negate the need to add this item to the database, but interesting to note.
- JimN
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Re: Edison Opera database
This was my Opera that I sold in the 2017 Donley Auction
- Serial number: 2705
- Wood (mahogany or oak): Mahogany
- Owner (information will be kept private): Was Jim Nichol, present owner unknown
- Notes (any details worth recording - ESPECIALLY if it is marked 'Concert.")
Jim Nichol
- Serial number: 2705
- Wood (mahogany or oak): Mahogany
- Owner (information will be kept private): Was Jim Nichol, present owner unknown
- Notes (any details worth recording - ESPECIALLY if it is marked 'Concert.")
Jim Nichol
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Re: Edison Opera database
- Serial number: 3672
- Wood: Mahogany
- Owner: me
- Notes: purchased in England from an antiques dealer.
- Wood: Mahogany
- Owner: me
- Notes: purchased in England from an antiques dealer.
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Re: Edison Opera database
Serial number: 1104
- Wood: Oak
- Owner: Me
- Notes: None
Are there any specific variations in Operas that need to be noted? Perhaps case variations on later examples?
- Wood: Oak
- Owner: Me
- Notes: None
Are there any specific variations in Operas that need to be noted? Perhaps case variations on later examples?