Edison Cylinder Machine

[m0xiemama]

Can some one tell me what model this is? Would it be worth $150?

[mattrx]

Is there a pic or a link?

[m0xiemama]

Is there a pic or a link?

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[Andersun]

Looks like an Edison Home Model D. If it was me, I would offer $50.00 bucks for it. I don't think it's worth $150.00. It probably has a locked up mandrel bearing. The reproducer looks like it is all there and that has some value.

Steve

[Valecnik]

Moxie, I agree with Andersun on this one.

If you have $150 now, but not more, I'd suggest to put it aside and save until you get another $150 or so. With that, or a little more, you could get a decent Amberola 50 or an VIII or something that would run like a top. If you want a horn machine, you need yet a bit more for a decent one.

Unless your mechanical and woodworking skills are much better than mine and you could do it all yourself, the one you posted would cost quite a bit to get back in shape.

PS: If, by chance you win the lottery, then go for a Triumph or an Opera!

[m0xiemama]

Ok. That is what I thought. It seemed like a lot of work. Thanks for the advice because yes, not knowing cylinder machines I'd like it to be easy my first time.

[Bruce]

It is very interesting the different opinions you receive on a simple request. So I will confuse it a little more. I would pay $ 150 for this machine because I see lots of entertainment in restoring an old machine back to working order. I would not like to pay more especially since there is no horn and it appears to be missing the crank and front decal.

If you are looking for a machine to play music on I agree with an Amberola but if you like a machine to sit in the corner and look good with a brass horn and you are up to restoring the Edison go for it.

If you are not into restoring this machine but like the idea of an Edison outside horn machine on the cabinet you should be able to purchase a nice machine for twice this amount and I saw similar ones go for $ 500 to $ 600 with horns at the auction last week in PA.

Good luck

Bruce

[gsphonos]

When I first saw this, I thought it would be a great deal for you to "tinker" with. The reproducer, if it has a good stylus, would be about $100 alone. The case alone, with lid, would be worth at least $50. But, upon looking further, it looks as if there is NO MOTOR in the cabinet. This could be quite a problem! I noticed there is no on/off lever protruding from under the bedplate. So, this "great" deal to me, might not be so great after all. If the motor is there, it would still take a lot of work. You would have to get a crank, get a horn, adjust the machine and fix any problems it has. It probably would be better just to get a good working machine from one of the good folks here on talking machine forum from the New Yankee Trader adds. That way, you would know that you are getting something that will work for you from the get-go. I have seen some really good deals for around $300 for a good starter player, like an Edison Standard. Good luck! I love cylinders and cylinder players, and am happy to see another new collector going in the same direction!

Mike Sorter

[m0xiemama]

That is the other problem. This is from an online auction so I can't inspect it (not that I would know what I am looking for) This is the only photo I have. I think at some point I would be happy to take on such a challenge but as a novice I think it would be best to let the pros take a stab at it. I am sure that when the time is right I will find one that just needs a little TLC.

[FloridaClay]

If you can try to go to some of the phono shows where you can see the machine up close and personal and hear it play before buying. And going to one of the big ones can give you a good notion of price ranges.

Clay