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Hi folks,

I have collected data from over 250 Chippendales, and will continue to add to my research!

As I've mentioned before in the past: Thank you all for your help.

One of the "offshoots" of this project led me to another related project: The Edison "Electric Automatic Stop".

If you didn't see George Paul's announcement of the article I wrote for the Antique Phonograph Society, I encourage you to check it out, here: http://www.antiquephono.org/edison-auto ... tric-stop/

Best,
Fran

I realize I am late to the party (and lately come to the forum) - I had not seen this survey before, so here goes:

1. C250
2. #10187
3. bedplate pinstriped: Yes
4. Medallion: pentagonal
5. Medallion inscription: "The C250 Diamond Disc Phonograph is the Official Laboratory Model" Thos A Edison
6. Drawers
7. Oak
8. Duncan stop: no
9. Dealer tag not present
10: No other original documentation
11. Grill cloth: red, open weave, probably replacement

Hope this helps.

mhb - Mike

mhb wrote:I realize I am late to the party (and lately come to the forum) - I had not seen this survey before, so here goes:

1. C250
2. #10187
3. bedplate pinstriped: Yes
4. Medallion: pentagonal
5. Medallion inscription: "The C250 Diamond Disc Phonograph is the Official Laboratory Model" Thos A Edison
6. Drawers
7. Oak
8. Duncan stop: no
9. Dealer tag not present
10: No other original documentation
11. Grill cloth: red, open weave, probably replacement

Hope this helps.

mhb - Mike

Thank you very much, Mike!

I'll add your data.

Best,
Fran

Hi folks,

As always, I'd like to thank everyone for their time and effort in providing me (and by extension, the entire collecting community) with their information.

I urge those who have contributed to my research work to notify me, via PM or email, to give me permission to acknowledge them for their contribution(s) in the final published article(s).

Thank you again,
Fran

Oh i hope I'm not too late! I just recently joined the forum! Here is my information on my C-250 if it helps!

1. Model Designation: C-250

2. Serial Number: SM 36097

3. Bedplate Pinstriping: None

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: Oak

8. Duncan Stop?: Yes

9. Dealer Tag: Name/Address, Location On Machine: "Bry's Music Shop" (Bry-Block Merc. Co) Memphis, Tenn. (Located in center underside of lid, like where a Victrola decal is)

*It doesn't say it on the dealer tag, but Bry's was a department store located at 89 N. Main at Jefferson in Memphis Tennessee*

10. Original Dated Sales Receipt/Shipping Documentation, etc.: (Dates are particularly noteworthy): none. But "C.S." and "2" are written in chalk on wood of motor/horn compartment

11. Grille cloth? Color? No grill cloth! But some green threads remain stuck to the grill

Connor

Thank you, Connor, and 'Welcome" to the forum!

Your aren't late, this is an ongoing project and will continue to develop as time marches onward.

Best,
Fran

1. Model Designation: C-19

2. Serial Number: SM-142674

3. Bedplate Pinstriping: No

4. "Official Laboratory" Medallion:- Round

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

6. Record Storage:-Shelves

7. Cabinet Wood Type: -Mahogany

8. Duncan Stop?:- unknown

9. Dealer Tag:- None

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

11. Grille cloth?- Red, Replacement

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

13) Is the record storage door held open - by a rod at the top

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?- no bottom (removed)

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

Hello kpreed, and Welcome to the forum!

Thank you for your contribution to my project, but I need a bit more information from you if you would please take the time.

Best,
Fran

I have highlighted what I require:

kpreed wrote:1. Model Designation: C-19

2. Serial Number: SM-142674

3. Bedplate Pinstriping: No

4. "Official Laboratory" Medallion:- Round

5. Exact Wording of the Medallion: Please be precise (Abbreviated signature, for example)- Full Signature What is the actual wording on the medallion?

6. Record Storage:-Shelves

7. Cabinet Wood Type: -Mahogany

8. Duncan Stop?:- unknown This was an electrically operated brake that was included on the earlier C 250 (for a limited time), or it could have been installed as an accessory kit to certain Edison Disc Phonographs by a dealer, or owner. To learn more about this feature, see my article here: http://www.antiquephono.org/edison-auto ... tric-stop/

9. Dealer Tag:- None

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

11. Grille cloth?- Red, Replacement

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

13) Is the record storage door held open - by a rod at the top

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?- no bottom (removed)

15) Does the governor have 2 springs or 3 springs? -unknown You can observe the governor by removing the turntable on your machine (remove the reproducer first -- be careful that you don't set the reproducer down somewhere on its stylus, I lay them on their side.

[quote="fran604g"]Hello kpreed, and Welcome to the forum!

Thank you for your contribution to my project, but I need a bit more information from you if you would please take the time.

Best,
Fran

I have highlighted what I require:

[quote="kpreed"]1. Model Designation: C-19

2. Serial Number: SM-142674

3. Bedplate Pinstriping: No

4. "Official Laboratory" Medallion:- Round

5. Exact Wording of the Medallion: Please be precise (Abbreviated signature, for example)- Diamond Disk -Official Laboratory Model- Thos A Edison

6. Record Storage:-Shelves

7. Cabinet Wood Type: -Mahogany

8. Duncan Stop?:- No

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

11. Grille cloth?- Red, Replacement

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

13) Is the record storage door held open - by a rod at the top

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?- no bottom (removed)

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

Thank you for your contribution Kenneth!

Best,
Fran