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Edison Spring Motor Date
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2022 12:42 pm
by Diamonddisc1
Hi everyone I’m trying to date my Spring Motor.
The serial number is 23664.
Any information would be greatly appreciated
Re: Edison Spring Motor Date
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2022 2:26 pm
by phonogfp
Dating this one could be trickier than otherwise because of the Edison-Bell (?) tag on the upper works. In the U.S., a number this early would have a brass mandrel and early style carriage with reproducer clips. The single half-nut is also a later addition.
Can you show a picture of the motor and note the motor number stamped on the front of the motor frame?
George P.
Re: Edison Spring Motor Date
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2022 2:54 am
by Diamonddisc1
3403. Is the number.
Re: Edison Spring Motor Date
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2022 9:09 am
by phonogfp
3403 is around the cusp of the changeover from the United States Phono Company motors to the typical Triton motor. If the gears are spoked and the governor weights are cylindrical, it's a U.S. Phono Co. motor.
Based on the casting, the motor number, and lack of trademark, I'd estimate this one just before November 1897.
George P.