Edison Gem Phonograph

[Budaid]

I inherited an Edison Gem Phonograph with the most recent patent date of May 31, 1898. The serial number is G98632. How can I find out what model this is? Is there a data base where I can look up the serial number? See attached photos. Thank you.

[Garjen127]

That’s an Edison Model A keywind Gem from August 1904

[phonogfp]

That’s an Edison Model A keywind Gem from August 1904

Another well-informed member of the Antique Phonograph Society who reads the quarterly magazine!

https://www.antiquephono.org/#/

George P.

[emerson]

Do not carry the machine by the lid handle, most people believe you can, you use it to remove the lid off the phonograph.

[Budaid]

Thank you all very much!

[JerryVan]

Is the motor missing? It appears all 4 motor mounting screws are gone.

[phonojim]

Good eye, Jerry!

[Budaid]

Jerry, the inside pieces were just laying around on the wood base and I am sure there are several pieces missing. See attached photo. Also, see the photo of the end of cylinder. I would like to know of someone who could restore it to working condition.

[JerryVan]

It appears that all the parts you're missing are included here... https://www.ebay.com/itm/267099575856?_ ... R_L70PiDZQ

Any leftover, duplicate parts, could be resold.

[Budaid]

Jerry, yikes! Do you think $178 + shipping is reasonable for that? Should I see if he would accept less?