New Home for the Class M

[Andersun]

Thought some of you might like to see this....

I picked up a display case off Craigs list for $150.00. Installed a new showroom floor in it, removed the front glass, and put new felt down underneath the top glass. I then hooked up an original set (except for the rubber tubing) of earphones that have a volume control on the reproducer end. I added a (near) original style battery and an original copy of "A Practical Guide to the use of The Edison Phonograph" on a wood easel. The access drawers have mirrors on them so you can see the back side of the machine. The silvering on the drawer mirrors is deteriorating which gives a great antique effect.

For those who don't know, A Practical Guide to the use of The Edison Phonograph is basically a users manual for the Class M. My copy is pretty rough so I created a book cover for it based off the original design so it is displayable.

I plan to hang a canvas print of Keller's coin op patent on the wall behind since the machine was originally in one of them. I had to customize the patent drawing so everything fit on a poster size graphic.

[m0xiemama]

Gorgeous display. Kudos.

[flashpanblue]

Hi Steve,
Wow!! You got a good deal on that nice oak display cabinet! Your class M is fantastic and the early Home and Standard really compliment the pre 1900 dislpay.
Pete

[Andersun]

I believe the cabinet is from the 1940s but it looks older. A great feature is storage below for all of those Edison phonograph lids which seem to always be in the way!

[Valecnik]

Thought some of you might like to see this....

THOUGHT some of you might LIKE to see this...??? How about, "Thought some of you might like to drool over this!"

[Andersun]

That is exactly why I left the top glass on the cabinet. For drool!

[phonogfp]

Very, very nice! That cabinet is just the right size, too...

George P.

[FloridaClay]

OK, I'll admit it. I am envious. Super display!

Clay

[SquireWill]

Thought some of you might like to see this....

I picked up a display case off Craigs list for $150.00. Installed a new showroom floor in it, removed the front glass, and put new felt down underneath the top glass. I then hooked up an original set (except for the rubber tubing) of earphones that have a volume control on the reproducer end. I added a (near) original style battery and an original copy of "A Practical Guide to the use of The Edison Phonograph" on a wood easel. The access drawers have mirrors on them so you can see the back side of the machine. The silvering on the drawer mirrors is deteriorating which gives a great antique effect.

For those who don't know, A Practical Guide to the use of The Edison Phonograph is basically a users manual for the Class M. My copy is pretty rough so I created a book cover for it based off the original design so it is displayable.

I plan to hang a canvas print of Keller's coin op patent on the wall behind since the machine was originally in one of them. I had to customize the patent drawing so everything fit on a poster size graphic.

Nice job! Displayed in your home?

[Andersun]

Yes, I have them in my office which is in my home. Much better than the single bed which was there before with a bunch of papers on it!