Re: Triumph model E Value

mjbarnes · Post by **mjbarnes** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 11:54 pm

A clean and well-preserved machine. Corner ornaments may have been retouched, and if so, well done. On most bedplates they are worn especially front left.

ColoradoPhonograf · Post by **ColoradoPhonograf** » Fri Feb 14, 2025 5:47 am

Very nice late model Triumph E. Not far off the serial numbers from when it went to the F model.

Coloradophonograf

Website · Post by **FellowCollector** » Fri Feb 14, 2025 7:21 am

Very nice condition Edison Triumph model E you have found. The model E Triumph was introduced around the Fall of 1910 and was usually equipped with the Edison model O reproducer (2 and 4 minute). Interestingly, your Triumph E has the K reproducer (normally used in angle carriages) along with a carriage adapter to allow the smaller angle carriage reproducers to be used on the later horizontal carriages. The carriage adapter was apparently included with the model E Triumph presumably for using a recorder or the smaller angle carriage reproducers (like the K reproducer on yours). All of the model E Triumphs I've seen (I also own a couple of Triumph E's) have the model O reproducer but there's nothing at all wrong with your setup with the K reproducer. The difference would be in the volume produced by the smaller K reproducer versus the larger model O reproducer. I'll presume that your mandrel rotates freely which is a real bonus since (as Jerry B. mentioned earlier) the pot metal mandrel bearing in the Edison models C, D, E and F usually swells up good and tight resulting in a seized mandrel shaft. Zooming in on your pictures I can see that your Triumph E still has its original pot metal bearing.

Good luck with it and enjoy!
Doug

Amarkle6524 · Post by **Amarkle6524** » Fri Feb 14, 2025 7:27 am

Thank you mjbarnes, coloradophonograf, and Doug. Very helpful info you have provided!

Valecnik · Post by **Valecnik** » Sat Feb 15, 2025 8:52 am

Price depends a little bit on how badly, quickly you want to sell it. I'd say more like $1100 but if you are not in a hurry start higher and see what happens.

When you do sell, here are some pretty good packing instructions. These are a heavy machine and need to be taken apart for shipping. Good luck!

https://apsblobdeve.blob.core.windows.n ... IPMENT.pdf

Amarkle6524 · Post by **Amarkle6524** » Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:42 am

Thank you for the info @Valecnik!

phonogfp · Post by **phonogfp** » Tue Feb 25, 2025 10:07 am

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126956478163?_ ... R4jop9qnZQ

Amarkle6524 · Post by **Amarkle6524** » Wed Feb 26, 2025 7:20 am

Yes, phonogfp, this is mine which I also have listed on Ebay. Thanks for posting the link.