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Here's a Model D for your files:

1) 77002D
2) Plate
3) May 22, 1906
4) No
5) No
6) No end gate
7) Single screw
8) 63332 (? hard to read)
9) Solid
10) No plate
11) Edison script decal
12) Change of Reproducer notice inside the lid

No acknowledgement needed.

Mike,

I don't need information on Concerts at this time, but any and all Triumph/Spring Motor data is most welcome. Thanks for your information on the model E!

Thanks to you, 52089, for the information on your model D!

We just hit 54 machines on the database... Thanks to everyone, and please keep them coming.

George P.

George, You want any Alva data?

Andersun wrote:George, You want any Alva data?

Sure Steve - it can't hurt! Thanks - -

George P.

Edison Alva

1) 74151
2) Plate (Alva is stamped on plate next to type)
3) May 22, 1906
4) No
5) No
6) No end gate
7) Single screw
8) 2235 Edison Phonograph Motor Type ADC
9) Electric Motor
10) No plate
11) Edison script decal
12) None

That's number 55 Steve - and the first Alva. Thanks!

George

Sorry these are so late!


1) 50636
2) Stamped in a plate
3) Nov. 17, 1903
4) No
5) No
6) Locking Lug
7) Single Screw
8) 37232
9) Solid
10) No plate
11) "Edison" script
12) No


1) 27853
2) Raised boss and also stamped on straight edge
3) N/A
4) NO
5) No
6) Ball catch
7) Single screw
8) 18225
9) Solid
10) Manufactured Under The Patents of Thomas A Edison.
At Orange, NJ. U.S.A.
(Followed by several patent dates)
For Use Only In The United States And Canada

11) Drawer
12) No
**Has reproduction lid, original missing.

George,

I tried to spare you, but since you insisted, the "Van" is short for VanOoteghem.

Jerry,

Thanks for not sparing me - I want to spell everyone's name correctly (even yours, Steve!).

Jeff - your Triumph B is the earliest I've yet recorded, and narrows the gap between the A?B models and the B models down to approx. 1000. That's a big help - thanks again.

Which brings up another point:

It's NOT too late to contribute your Spring Motor/Triumph serial number!

Tonight we hit 80 machines in the database! Thanks to all who have contributed thus far - I truly appreciate it. Please keep them coming!

George P.

George; Here is the info on my Triumphs
Triumph A ( with 2/4 min gearing, Horizontal Carriage w/ O reproducer )
1. #38682
2. ID plate
3. Nov. 17,1903
4. No
5. No
6. Ball Catch
7. Single Screw
8. 22576 ( Stamped in motor frame)
9. Solid
10. No Plate
11. Banner decal
12. None

Triumph Mdl. D
1. #75013
2. ID Plate
3. May 22, 1906
4. no
5. No
6. No endgate
7. Single Screw
8. 53769
9. Solid
10. No plate
11. Script Decal
12. none

Triumph Mdl. F (Oak case, not opera style, w/ wood cygnet horn & O Repro. )
1. #90418
2. ID Plate
3. May 22, 1906
4. No
5. No
6. No endgate
7. Single screw
8. #3802 ( Hard to read, Raised in Casting)
9. Solid
10. No plate
11. Edison Script
12. None

Sorry that it took this long to respond, I hope that this helps
Bill