Edison Standard Model A dating information?

[Edisonh19]

Hi, I am wondering if there is a way to find out when my Edison Standard Model A was built. Does anyone have any idea where there might be a database with serial numbers? I'm also looking for some clean 2 minute cylinders with half decent content. Any ideas?

Thanks!
Ed.

[Lucius1958]

You've come to the right place. Our resident expert has a good list of serial numbers and their manufacturing dates.

Bill

[Jerry B.]

If you will post the serial number of your Standard, one of our most generous members, George P., will give you a date for your machine. Jerry Blais

[Edisonh19]

Hi, Thank you! The machine is S 151013

Here is a photo. It retains its original green oak finish and the plating, etc, is still very nice! A well cared for machine, I think.

Ed.

[phonogfp]

Ed, Edison Standard No.151013 left the factory about June 1904.

George P.

[Edisonh19]

Thanks George! I appreciate the information! Do you know anything about the recorder attachments that would work on this model? I've seen some that are notched and others that are not. I suspect I would need a notched one since mine has a notched/tabbed reproducer holder.

Ed

[phonogfp]

You're correct - a notched Recorder would be appropriate for your Standard.

George P.

[Edisonh19]

Thank you! Now the trick is to locate one...

[phonogfp]

If you will post the serial number of your Standard, one of our most generous members, George P., will give you a date for your machine. Jerry Blais

Gosh Jerry - I forgot to thank you for the nice (but undeserved) compliment!

George P.

[Lucius1958]

Thank you! Now the trick is to locate one...

You can often find Edison recorders on Ebay: they are usually missing their styli, though.

Eric Reiss describes how to make a passable cutting stylus and holder in The Compleat Talking Machine .

Bill