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I have had this machine and bought it for $185 in Nevada City, CA around 2012. Have not done any work to it and it runs very nicely. It is for sale.

1. Model Designation: W250

2. Serial Number: 1183

3. "Official Laboratory" Medallion: Yes

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

5. Record Storage: Drawer

6. Cabinet Wood Type: Walnut? (see photo)

7. Cabinet Beading above the legs and below the grill? Yes, only below the grill

8. Cabinet lock? Yes, on lid only.

9. What is the "Cabinet Factory No." - (if present) as found on the sticker inside the horn compartment: There is a stamped (embedded embossing?) on the deck of the horn compartment. Shows "1183", see photo.

10. Which finish is on the reproducer, horn throat and other hardware? i) "Antique" with highlights that are spots

a) Gold
b) Edison "Antique" (silvery grey with yellowish highlights, sometimes called "gunmetal")
i) "Antique" with highlights that are spots or other such patterns
ii) "Antique" with highlights that are longitudinal stripes and/or edges
c) Other (describe)

11. Duncan Stop?: Yes

12. Dealer Tag: Name/Address, Location On Machine: None found

13. Original Dated Sales Receipt/Shipping Documentation, etc.: (Dates are particularly noteworthy): No

14. Grille cloth? Color? None

Thank you, Gene.

I have an Edison diamond disc player in my work shop now. I'm an antique dealer, not a phonograph collector but lucky enough to run across a fair share. Here is the info you requested for your data base:

1. Model designation: W19
2. Serial number: SM - - - 9163
3. Official factory medallion: Round
4. Medallion wording: The Model 250 Diamond Disc Phonograph is the Official Laboratory Model. Thos A Edison
5. Record Storage: Bottom drawer with 38 numbered slots.
6. Cabinet wood: Mahogany
7. Cabinet beading between speaker compartment and record storage drawer.
8. Cabinet lock on lid. Came with key.
9. Cabinet factory No. 22
10. Reproducer, horn throat, etc. has a gold finish.
12. No dealer tag.
13. No shipping documentation.
14. The grill cloth is a faded salmon color, undamaged

It also has two separate assembly and operation books plus a sheet for the reproducer.

Good luck. I hope this helps a little.

Rene

Just picked this up.

1. Model Designation: W-250

2. Serial Number: SM--6952

3. "Official Laboratory" Medallion: Round

4. Exact Wording of the Medallion: This model 250 Diamond Disc Phonograph is the Official Laboratory Model Thos A Edison

5. Record Storage: Drawer

6. Cabinet Wood Type: Mahogany

7. Cabinet Beading above the legs and below the grill? Below Grill Only

8. Cabinet lock? Yes

9. What is the "Cabinet Factory No." - n/a

10. Which finish is on the reproducer, horn throat and other hardware? ii) "Antique" with highlights that are longitudinal stripes and/or edges

11. Duncan Stop?: No

12. Dealer Tag: n/a

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

14. Grille cloth? Color? n/a