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I could use some help with this one. I just traded a nice Grebe Syncrophase radio and Tower ship speaker for it. Its an Edison Standard, serial number S 296134 . Finish on the case is original. The machine plays although the speed surges a little. As far as I know, it has never been serviced except for a new belt. The previous owner was not sure if the horn was genuine or a reproduction but, from what I have researched, it seems to be authentic to me. It has the slight flattening at the end of the bell and a beaded joint where the brass meets the the steel. If it is not real, its a very good reproduction. Anyway, I know nothing about these. I have just always liked the looks of them. It took me 2 years to talk the guy out of it so hopefully, my patience paid off. If someone could decipher the serial number, that would be great. Thanks!

Looks like a nice Model B two minute Standard to me. The banner decal was standard for about the first 25% of the B series. I'd need a side view to give an opinion on the horn.

Any idea when it was made? Im guessing 1904-05 ?

This site is rather useful.
http://www.antiquephono.org/spotters-gu ... honograph/

I am fortunate to have a two clip- the first Standard. Looks like yours *might* be an A but I'm no expert on these so Jerry B is likely right. Anyways, enjoy it!

gramophone-georg wrote:This site is rather useful.
http://www.antiquephono.org/spotters-gu ... honograph/

I am fortunate to have a two clip- the first Standard. Looks like yours *might* be an A but I'm no expert on these so Jerry B is likely right. Anyways, enjoy it!

Definitely a Model B. The Model A has the speed control above the bedplate. The Model B does not (with the exception of language machines like ICS.)

The Model-B with the Banner Case was produced from its inception in Oct-Dec of 1905 until the summer of 1906.

Rich Gordon

Jerry, here is the horn.

The crimped end, the brass bead, and the transition between cone and bell, all look authentic to me. If you find any trace of a "Patented" stamp, that would clinch it - but some originals do not have one.

Bill

As others have said, it's a Model B, and the serial number indicates it left the factory about April 1906.

The horn looks genuine to me as well.

George P.

The Edison Standard is a "transitional model"... meaning you have now transitioned into a new addiction (cylinders and machines). Congratulations, it's all downhill from here... good luck!! Very nice machine...