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Fran,
I saw this C250 on ebay this morning in the New Orleans area. I hope it's new info for your database.

Scott

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Edison-Diamond- ... 1c4291fca1

1. Model Designation: C-250

2. Serial Number: SM 40781

3. Bedplate Pinstriping: N

4. "Official Laboratory" Medallion: Round

5. Exact Wording of the Medallion: The Model 250 Diamond Disc Phonograph is the Official Laboratory Model. Thos A Edison

6. Record Storage: Drawers

7. Cabinet Wood Type: Mahogany

8. Duncan Stop?: Y

9. Dealer Tag: None

10. Original Dated Sales Receipt/Shipping Documentation, etc.: None

11. Grille cloth? None

Scott wrote:Fran,
I saw this C250 on ebay this morning in the New Orleans area. I hope it's new info for your database.

Scott

Thanks Scott, I already have it.

Best,
Fran

Hi folks,

A huge "thank you" to one of our newer members from Australia, "SydneyAde", for his contribution to my project! I hope that more members living abroad will take the time to participate.

Fran

Hi folks,

It is my intention to compile as much data as I can find to establish, exactly or as closely as I can, when significant production changes were made to the C250 and C19 Diamond Disc Phonographs over their lifetimes. Once compiled, I feel that I should be able to demonstrate a chronological history of these changes and, hopefully, identify precisely when these changes were implemented by Thomas A. Edison Inc., from a serialization standpoint and when.

This is a large undertaking and, admittedly, I am a bit daunted, but I shall do my best.

The following are particular features and characteristics that I am looking for:

1. Model Designation: (C-250 or C-19)

2. Serial Number:

3. Bedplate Pinstriping: Y/N

4. "Official Laboratory" Medallion: Round/Pentagonal/None

5. Exact Wording of the Medallion: Please be precise (Abbreviated signature, for example)

6. Record Storage: Drawers or Shelves?

7. Cabinet Wood Type: Mahogany or Oak?

8. Duncan Stop?: Y/N

9. Dealer Tag: Name/Address, Location On Machine

10. Original Dated Sales Receipt/Shipping Documentation, etc.: (Dates are particularly noteworthy):

11. Grille cloth? Color?

For those with C-19's, please supplement the above information to include the following addendums to the list of criteria that I've asked for previously:

12) Is the reproducer, horn throat, and other hardware on the turntable gold plated or gun-metal?

13) Is the record storage door held open by a rod at the top, center shelf or the bottom of the cabinet?

14) Are the numbered strips for the record storage 1-36 on both strips or 1-36 on the top strip and 37-72 on the bottom strip?

15) Does the governor have 2 springs or 3 springs?

If you would rather remain anonymous, please feel free to PM me here, or you can email me at FPratt1426 (at) gmail (dot) com, instead of posting a reply.

Your participation and comments are truly appreciated, thank you,

Fran

Fran,

Here is the supplemental information for my C19:

2. Serial Number: 140237

* * * * *

12) Is the reproducer, horn throat, and other hardware on the turntable gold plated or gun-metal? gold

13) Is the record storage door held open by a rod at the top, center shelf or the bottom of the cabinet? center

14) Are the numbered strips for the record storage 1-36 on both strips or 1-36 on the top strip and 37-72 on the bottom strip? both are 1-36

Clay

FloridaClay wrote:Fran,

Here is the supplemental information for my C19:

2. Serial Number: 140237

* * * * *

12) Is the reproducer, horn throat, and other hardware on the turntable gold plated or gun-metal? gold

13) Is the record storage door held open by a rod at the top, center shelf or the bottom of the cabinet? cemter

14) Are the numbered strips for the record storage 1-36 on both strips or 1-36 on the top strip and 37-72 on the bottom strip? both are 1-36

Clay

Thank you very much, Clay. There is much more to the Chippendales than I initially thought! I owe a debt of gratitude to the membership, we have some incredibly knowledgeable and generous folks here.

Best,
Fran

1. Model Designation: C-250

2. Serial Number: SM 56005

3. Bedplate Pinstriping: No

4. "Official Laboratory" Medallion: Round

5. Exact Wording of the Medallion: The Model 250 Diamond Disc Phonograph is the Official Laboratory Model. Thos A Edison

6. Record Storage: Drawers (with separators every 10 records, if that is important)

7. Cabinet Wood Type: Oak

8. Duncan Stop?: Yes

9. Dealer Tag: N/A

10. Original Dated Sales Receipt/Shipping Documentation, etc.: (Dates are particularly noteworthy):N/A

11. Grille cloth: Yes, F added red or burnt orange


I hope this helps!

Thank you, ImperialGuardsman, I've entered your information into the database.

Best,
Fran

Hi folks,

I recently made some minor changes to the OP questionnaire on page one, specifically involving only C-19's, and would invite those with C-19's whom haven't noticed to please take a look.

Also, I have PM'd several of you and want to extend my thanks for the prompt replies, and, a big "thanks" to HMV for his help!

My sincere appreciation to you all,
Fran

Hi folks,

Just a friendly "bump" for the topic. I've observed 178 Chippendales to date and I hope to observe many more before the end of next year for the; 100th Anniversary of this iconic Phonograph.

Thank you again for all your help and generosity!

Best,
Fran