Maroon Edison S/N and Service Help

[Amandax9362]

Hi there, I have inherited my mothers Edison maroon Little Gem. It has a K reproducer s/n C15651 a black and gold witches hat horn and the serial number is 319843D so I assume it is a model D. I do not ever recall having seen a lid for it. I live in the suburbs of Dallas and wondered if anyone knew of a reputable repair shop that can give it a once over. I know it plays but it has been in storage for over a decade and needs some oil.

I would also appreciate any advice on if I should get the body restored or leave it as is?

Thanks in advance!

Amanda

[gramophoneshane]

I like to keep machines as original as possible, but I think on this occasion I'd probably repaint.
First I'd try to find the correct horn (& crane) and see what it looked like with the machine, then determine whether you can live with the overall appearance of them as is, or whether they both should be repainted.

[AmberolaAndy]

Hi there, I have inherited my mothers Edison maroon Little Gem. It has a K reproducer s/n C15651 a black and gold witches hat horn and the serial number is 319843D so I assume it is a model D. I do not ever recall having seen a lid for it. I live in the suburbs of Dallas and wondered if anyone knew of a reputable repair shop that can give it a once over. I know it plays but it has been in storage for over a decade and needs some oil.

I would also appreciate any advice on if I should get the body restored or leave it as is?

Thanks in advance!

Amanda

You can ask George (Phonogfp here) he could give you a rough estimate about your Gem. But his sales data ends before the launch of Model D machines.

[drboruff]

Amanda,
I don't have a repair shop, but have collected and repaired phonos for many years, and would be happy to give your Gem a good cleaning and tune up. I live nearby in Arlington and will send you a PM with my contact information if you would like to contact me.
Thanks,
David Boruff