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Original C-250 Edison Phonograph Key
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:13 pm
by apruizii
Does anyone know what type of key ("Dolphin" or "E" type) originally came with the C-250 Edison Phonograph's? My understanding is that the shorter Dolphin version (about 2 ¼ inches long with double notches) and the E key should both work. But which one of the two was the original key that came with the C-250's? I would appreciate any information from the forum. Thanks!
Re: Original C-250 Edison Phonograph Key
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 2:31 am
by Lucius1958
Since the C-250 was produced for several years, I suspect that the key style may have changed during its run.
The early examples used the dolphin key; but I am not sure at what point they may have moved to the 'E' key.
Bill
Re: Original C-250 Edison Phonograph Key
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 2:04 pm
by apruizii
Bill,
Thanks for your response. After doing a little research it appears that the E key was probably more prevalent with the C-19 models and was backward compatible with the C-250 models. I'm going to pursue getting a Dolphin key because it looks pretty cool and at least has an opening for attaching a key holder of some type for hanging it on the bottom door knob.
AR