Unusual Edison Home model D

[downsouth]

Hey guys, it’s been a while since I posted here, but I have ran across something recently that I’ve not found in all my years of collecting and unusual to me. It’s an Edison Home model D with single gold striping on the upper works. It is marked D in the lower field on the data plate by itself most model Ds that I have seen have had blue and gold striping. This machine is 2-4 minute, but the striping has thrown me off. Most have a serial number followed by the letter D Any help or information on this model would be greatly appreciated. Thanks regards Wes.

[phonogfp]

Wes,

The first of the Model D Homes and Standards retained the simple striping of the earlier models. It must have been a very short period because they don't pop up very often.

George P.

[downsouth]

Thanks George. Having noted that this version is harder to find, are these valued somewhat higher than the type with the blue and gold striping?

[phonogfp]

I haven't seen enough of them for sale to offer an opinion on value, but from what little I've seen, not many collectors seem care much one way of the other. Personally, I like oddball variations like this, but others may prefer the admittedly prettier blue and gold striping.

George P.

[Roaring20s]

I have a Home D parts machine on my shelf with blue and gold striping, the number is 341626.

James.

[downsouth]

James this one doesn’t miss yours by much. It precedes yours with a serial number of only 340445.

Regards, Wes