I received an Edison Standard Phonograph as a gift. I like antiques but I know very little about antique phonographs. I was hoping to find out more about it, as in when it was manufactured and what model it is. The reproducer says Model C - is that the model of the phonograph or just the reproducer? The serial # is 6272740? Is there someplace I can go to research this item by serial #?
Any help on this item would be greatly appreciated.
-CM
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Re: Edison Standard Phonograph
Edison Standard Phonographs do not carry six-digit serial numbers. Take another look under strong light and I may be able to help you.
The Model C Reproducer was the typical 2-minute Reproducer provided with 1905/later Gems, 1902/later Standards, Homes, and Triumphs.
Feel free to post a picture of your Standard and any number of people here can identify the model (A-G) for you. A detailed, illustrated article on all models of the Edison Standard Phonograph (with a serial dating chart) appeared in the December 2023 issue of the Antique Phonograph Society magazine.
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The Model C Reproducer was the typical 2-minute Reproducer provided with 1905/later Gems, 1902/later Standards, Homes, and Triumphs.
Feel free to post a picture of your Standard and any number of people here can identify the model (A-G) for you. A detailed, illustrated article on all models of the Edison Standard Phonograph (with a serial dating chart) appeared in the December 2023 issue of the Antique Phonograph Society magazine.
George P.
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Re: Edison Standard Phonograph
It means it's a Model C reproducer and not necessarily a Model C Standard.cmastrop1 wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:51 am The reproducer says Model C - is that the model of the phonograph or just the reproducer? The serial # is 6272740?.
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Thank you for the response. I looked closer. The 1st digit of the serial number is a S, not a 6. The number is S272740.phonogfp wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:20 pm Edison Standard Phonographs do not carry six-digit serial numbers. Take another look under strong light and I may be able to help you.
The Model C Reproducer was the typical 2-minute Reproducer provided with 1905/later Gems, 1902/later Standards, Homes, and Triumphs.
Feel free to post a picture of your Standard and any number of people here can identify the model (A-G) for you. A detailed, illustrated article on all models of the Edison Standard Phonograph (with a serial dating chart) appeared in the December 2023 issue of the Antique Phonograph Society magazine.
George P.
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Re: Edison Standard Phonograph
Thank you for the response. I looked closer. The 1st digit of the serial number is a S, not a 6. The number is S272740.phonogfp wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:20 pm Edison Standard Phonographs do not carry six-digit serial numbers. Take another look under strong light and I may be able to help you.
The Model C Reproducer was the typical 2-minute Reproducer provided with 1905/later Gems, 1902/later Standards, Homes, and Triumphs.
Feel free to post a picture of your Standard and any number of people here can identify the model (A-G) for you. A detailed, illustrated article on all models of the Edison Standard Phonograph (with a serial dating chart) appeared in the December 2023 issue of the Antique Phonograph Society magazine.
George P.