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interesting TYPE 1 "GEM" plate/tag
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:52 pm
by fmblizz
Has anyone come across this type plate on an Edison Gem machine? Just saw this on one of the Facebook phono groups.
Blizz
Re: interesting TYPE 1 "GEM" plate/tag
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 5:44 pm
by outune
I recently sold a GEM with similar tags.. but on mine the "Type 1" tag was on the lid right behind the handle.
Brad Abell
Re: interesting TYPE 1 "GEM" plate/tag
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:31 pm
by phonohound
Gary
These tags are for phonographs sold by Edison Bell in the UK. The tags are as follows:
Type 1 = Gem
Type 2 = Standard
Type 3 = Home
Type 4 = Triumph
Scott
Re: interesting TYPE 1 "GEM" plate/tag
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:35 pm
by fmblizz
Thanks for the education, Scott. Seemed as though that plate was placed over top of the gold printed Gem label.
Blizz
Re: interesting TYPE 1 "GEM" plate/tag
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:57 pm
by phonohound
You are welcome. I think the tags are neat.
Re: interesting TYPE 1 "GEM" plate/tag
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:04 pm
by bob27556
Yes, the Edison Bell plate was over the GEM logo. I used to have one that was missing one of the pins holding the plate on because it interfered with the governor weights. The plate was bent outwards and the logo was visible underneath.