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Did the C19 Diamond Disc come with the dolphin key, or some other type?
Clay
A C19 key question.
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FloridaClay
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A C19 key question.
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1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
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Re: A C19 key question.
Thanks George!
Clay
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Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume's Laws of Collecting
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
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Re: A C19 key question.
Yup, that's the one that came with my C-19.
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Re: A C19 key question.
I made the mistake of buying a dolphin key advertised as an Edison key for my C-250 and it didn't work. I later found out that dolphin keys were very popular keys for many types of furniture back then and the key I bought was not for a phonograph. The short dolphins keys for Edison fit the Amberola 1-A and 1-b, as well as the A-250s, etc.
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Re: A C19 key question.
The dolphin key from my A250 will work in the locks of my C19.
I suspect that most, if not all, the phonograph locks were off-the shelf generic-- likely only intended to keep the kids from damaging Mom and Dad's treasured machine and not meant to provide much in the way of real security. Old music boxes have similar locks.
Clay
I suspect that most, if not all, the phonograph locks were off-the shelf generic-- likely only intended to keep the kids from damaging Mom and Dad's treasured machine and not meant to provide much in the way of real security. Old music boxes have similar locks.
Clay
Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume's Laws of Collecting
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
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Re: A C19 key question.
Just started cleaning up the C19 I picked up and, by the way, those are just humongous spring barrels. 
The old boy is built like a tank!
Oh, and found the correct key on eBay. Thanks for all the feedback on that.
Clay
The old boy is built like a tank!Oh, and found the correct key on eBay. Thanks for all the feedback on that.
Clay
Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume's Laws of Collecting
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
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Re: A C19 key question.
I have three keys for my Edison C19, Two "E" keys as pictured above, and one dolphin key. They all work and have the same key cutting. Dolphin keys were sold for Edison machines as well by jobbers back in the day during the period.
Originally, Diamond Disc machines only came with one Edison "E" key when purchased, and inside the crating. There was even a Edison check list of contents of the crating, On the list with the phonograph and other parts listed, (1) Edison Key.
The C250 as well as other Edison Diamond Disc players uses the same key.
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Tony K.
Originally, Diamond Disc machines only came with one Edison "E" key when purchased, and inside the crating. There was even a Edison check list of contents of the crating, On the list with the phonograph and other parts listed, (1) Edison Key.
The C250 as well as other Edison Diamond Disc players uses the same key.
)Tony K.
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Re: A C19 key question.
Indeed! Luckily, the springs on my C-250 were in good condition and quiet, so I contented myself with shooting some white lithium grease in them, instead of cleaning & regreasing...FloridaClay wrote:Just started cleaning up the C19 I picked up and, by the way, those are just humongous spring barrels.
Clay
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