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Hi folks, just a friendly "bump" for any new members that might want to join the party!

Fran

hello all info on my 2 machines

1. Model Designation: C-250

2. Serial Number:54362

3. Bedplate Pinstriping: No

4. "Official Laboratory" Medallion: Round

5. Exact Wording of the Medallion: Please be precise (Abbreviated signature, for example) The Model 250 Diamond Disc is the Official Laboratory Model Thos A Edison

6. Record Storage: Drawers

7. Cabinet Wood Type: Mahogany excellent orig. finnish

8. Duncan Stop?: Yes w/orig. battery attached but incorrect reproducer to make it work

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

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

11. Grille cloth - orig. gone completely

also


1. Model Designation: C-19

2. Serial Number:112521

3. Bedplate Pinstriping: No

4. "Official Laboratory" Medallion: Round

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

6. Record Storage: shelvs w/individual slots numbered 1-36 top and 1-36 bottom

7. Cabinet Wood Type: fumed oak orig. Finnish (rough)

8. Duncan Stop?: no

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

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

11. Grille cloth - orig. gone completely

sorry i missed these



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

13) Is the record storage door held open by a rod at the
center shelf



15) Does the governor have ...2 springs

Thank you!

I've recorded your information, I'm grateful to you for taking the time to participate in the project.

Best,
Fran

Hi Fran, here's the info from a machine I picked up recently. The machines not in the best of condition but it's complete and looks original so the info should be good for your research.

Best Regards, Larry



1. Model Designation: C-19

2. Serial Number: SM- 112806

3. Bedplate Pinstriping: NONE

4. "Official Laboratory" Medallion: Round

5. Exact Wording of the Medallion: Diamond Disc Official Laboratory Model Thom A Edison

6. Record Storage: Shelves

7. Cabinet Wood Type: Mahogany

8. Duncan Stop? NO

9. Dealer Tag: Name/Address, NONE

10. Original Dated Sales Receipt/Shipping Documentation, etc. NONE

11. Grille cloth? Color? A few strands of goldish colored thread in the glue on the grill frame

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? GOLD PLATED

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? 1-36 ON BOTH STRIPS

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

Phonolair wrote:Hi Fran, here's the info from a machine I picked up recently. The machines not in the best of condition but it's complete and looks original so the info should be good for your research.

Best Regards, Larry

Thank you, Larry! 6 Chippendales in just two days, I think we're all on a roll!

Best,
Fran

Fran,

What's the grand total in your database as of now?

George P.

phonogfp wrote:Fran,

What's the grand total in your database as of now?

George P.

Only 259, George. It was a really unproductive winter, for whatever reason...

I have also collected *selective* info on 28 A and B 250's and one, wholesome and forlorn, CC-32. Just for fun.

Franola

"Only 259?"

That seems like a pretty healthy database, Fran! Now you just want to narrow those "cusps..."

Keep up the great work!

George P.

Thanks, George! You know I will!

Fran