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Re: Question about Edison Triumph Cygnet wood horn
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 11:07 am
by blau28
Jerry,
More photos of the horn's exterior. As you described, it doesn't look like a Victor horn.
Thanks
Re: Question about Edison Triumph Cygnet wood horn
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 11:30 am
by flashpanblue
Hello,.
Now I am thinking that this is a cut down Columbia Spear tip horn.
Pete
Re: Question about Edison Triumph Cygnet wood horn
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 11:21 pm
by Lucius1958
blau28 wrote:Thank you for the information. After a closer inspection, I deducter that if somebody cuts a Victor horn, was done many years ago because look like old. Few pictures more...
Well, the
fittings are obviously original Cygnet equipment - but they could have been attached to the horn at any time.
Bill
Re: Question about Edison Triumph Cygnet wood horn
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:44 am
by Cody K
blau, are you in Europe, by any chance? Something about the exterior makes me guess that this is a European horn (or hybrid), which would seem even more likely if you happen to have found the machine there.
And welcome to the forum, by the way!
Re: Question about Edison Triumph Cygnet wood horn
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 4:17 am
by blau28
Yes Cody. I'm in Barcelona (Spain) and found this phonograph here. The Edison machines in Spain are scarce, and the big models more. When I bought it, I'm sure that it was no modificate during at least 80 years, because was packed with 1920's newpapers, and keep in an attic during all these years.
Thank you for all the information.
Re: Question about Edison Triumph Cygnet wood horn
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:58 am
by phonogfp
I won't belabor the argument, but as noted on the first page of this thread, the bell is a remnant from a horn manufactured by the Wooden Phonograph Horn Company. If in doubt, check pages 52-53 of
Antique Phonograph Accessories & Contraptions.
George P.
Re: Question about Edison Triumph Cygnet wood horn
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:18 am
by flashpanblue
Hello,
What ever its origin, it is a great looking horn and you are lucky to have found it!!
Pete