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I have come across a barn find Edison Class M. This is complete and in reasonably good shape but obviously needs restored. All of the moving parts are free and move - it is not rusted up. It has the reproducer and recorder and the listening tube. It is mounted on a table which appears original. I believe it was like the one shown on the Galileo museum website. exhibits.museogalileo.it inv 1506. Everything appears there except the legs. The serial # is 9569. I am putting this out on the forum to see if there is any interest before listing on eBay. I have a lot of photos I can send if you contact me and provide your email address. I do not know what this is really worth so I am looking for comments, advice, and serious offers.
I can be contacted at [email protected]

You may note that I am new to the forum. I was active with phonographs about 15 years ago but have not really actively pursued them recently. I did join the forum to find info and a possible buyer for this machine. The machine is real, as described and has been sitting in a garage for the last 50 years.All of your inputs are appreciated.

WOW! What a find! Good luck on your sale. I am sure you will find plenty of interest on this forum. Thanks for sharing and I hope this machine finds a good home. Steve

Incredible! I hope someone here is able to buy it.

Is the rest of it - the case, motor, etc - missing?

brianu wrote:Is the rest of it - the case, motor, etc - missing?

The windings of the motor armature and the commutator can be seen in the enlarged photo.

Best,
Fran

The motor is complete and free. The table is the case. I think the table is original, it looks like the one in the Galileo museum. Basically an electric machine on a treadle base. It is all there except the legs. The screw holes can be seen where the legs were, and one drawer has wooden cylinder pegs.

Where is this machine located? Thanks John

I am in northern Arizona.

I would appreciate photos of everything. Thanks, Jerry Blais

Please email me at [email protected] and l will send pictures.