Amet Spring Motor

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“On This Day in the History of Recorded Sound…”

January 28, 1891: Edward Amet filed for a U.S. patent for “Speed Regulator for Motors.” This was the first patent issued on a spring-driven phonograph motor which would be offered to the public. For much more: https://forum.antiquephono.org/topic/35 ... mment-2033

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[Phono-Phan]

I would love to see one someday. I like the way they stored the crank when not in use. Thanks for sharing.

[phonogfp]

You're welcome, Ken.

George P.