Fireside date?

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Fireside date?

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I know the Edison serial number data ends in 1908, but is there any way to date my new Model A fireside? I'm just really curious the know when it was made/shipped. the serial number is 89162.
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Re: Fireside date?

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The Model A Fireside was introduced in July 1909. By the time the Model B appeared in October 1912, serial numbering had reached approximately 100,000. Running the numbers puts #89162 at May, 1912, so (allowing for production variables) you'd probably be safe in saying spring/summer 1912 for your example.

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phonogfp wrote: Mon Aug 19, 2024 6:25 am The Model A Fireside was introduced in July 1909. By the time the Model B appeared in October 1912, serial numbering had reached approximately 100,000. Running the numbers puts #89162 at May, 1912, so (allowing for production variables) you'd probably be safe in saying spring/summer 1912 for your example.

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You bet!

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