FOUND: Edison Home or Standard Cylinder Phonograph

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FOUND: Edison Home or Standard Cylinder Phonograph

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I am going to be in Orlando until next Friday, and I will be trying to find an Edison cylinder machine while I am down there. I honestly don't expect to have success because I only have about $100 to spend, but if anybody has a workable parts machine in the area, or just knows a few good antique shops to check, any help at all is appreciated. If I don't find one on this trip, I'll still be in the market back home in Michigan.
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Check this out! I found it over on Etsy, and the seller has agreed to reserve it until I have all the money. https://www.etsy.com/listing/214413312/ ... 3537846384
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winsleydale wrote:Check this out! I found it over on Etsy, and the seller has agreed to reserve it until I have all the money. https://www.etsy.com/listing/214413312/ ... 3537846384
That appears to be a Standard "C", and if includes everything in the pictures ( horn and reproducer ), that isn't a bad price. :)
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It looks like a Standard D gear cover. If so, it would be a very versatile 2&4 minute machine for you. Jerry

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After reading the sellers description, it's obvious the pot metal bushing is frozen and the reproducer needs work. The decal is missing and the entire lid as well. I'd suggest a bit of patience and something good will come your way. Jerry

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I would agree with JerryB. I think with a little patience something much better can be found for that price.

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Jerry B. wrote:After reading the sellers description, it's obvious the pot metal bushing is frozen and the reproducer needs work. The decal is missing and the entire lid as well. I'd suggest a bit of patience and something good will come your way. Jerry
Agreed, It's a Standard D from the looks and serial number. Although the seller says an original horn, it is not, it's a reproduction.

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TMF is always a good place to come for info...

Larry, Valecnik, and Jerry all caught things that I missed... :oops:

I think the lid would be the hardest / most expensive part to find.

A frozen bushing on model C and later machines is not uncommon.
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Terrific, I hope you have a great time with your new machine. Did you buy the D Standard or something else? Jerry

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