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Thought some of you might like to see this....

I picked up a display case off Craigs list for $150.00. Installed a new showroom floor in it, removed the front glass, and put new felt down underneath the top glass. I then hooked up an original set (except for the rubber tubing) of earphones that have a volume control on the reproducer end. I added a (near) original style battery and an original copy of "A Practical Guide to the use of The Edison Phonograph" on a wood easel. The access drawers have mirrors on them so you can see the back side of the machine. The silvering on the drawer mirrors is deteriorating which gives a great antique effect.

For those who don't know, A Practical Guide to the use of The Edison Phonograph is basically a users manual for the Class M. My copy is pretty rough so I created a book cover for it based off the original design so it is displayable.

I plan to hang a canvas print of Keller's coin op patent on the wall behind since the machine was originally in one of them. I had to customize the patent drawing so everything fit on a poster size graphic.

Gorgeous display. Kudos.

Hi Steve,
Wow!! You got a good deal on that nice oak display cabinet! Your class M is fantastic and the early Home and Standard really compliment the pre 1900 dislpay.
Pete

I believe the cabinet is from the 1940s but it looks older. A great feature is storage below for all of those Edison phonograph lids which seem to always be in the way!

Andersun wrote:Thought some of you might like to see this....

THOUGHT some of you might LIKE to see this...??? How about, "Thought some of you might like to drool over this!"

That is exactly why I left the top glass on the cabinet. For drool!

Very, very nice! That cabinet is just the right size, too...

George P.

OK, I'll admit it. I am envious. Super display!

Clay

Andersun wrote:Thought some of you might like to see this....

I picked up a display case off Craigs list for $150.00. Installed a new showroom floor in it, removed the front glass, and put new felt down underneath the top glass. I then hooked up an original set (except for the rubber tubing) of earphones that have a volume control on the reproducer end. I added a (near) original style battery and an original copy of "A Practical Guide to the use of The Edison Phonograph" on a wood easel. The access drawers have mirrors on them so you can see the back side of the machine. The silvering on the drawer mirrors is deteriorating which gives a great antique effect.

For those who don't know, A Practical Guide to the use of The Edison Phonograph is basically a users manual for the Class M. My copy is pretty rough so I created a book cover for it based off the original design so it is displayable.

I plan to hang a canvas print of Keller's coin op patent on the wall behind since the machine was originally in one of them. I had to customize the patent drawing so everything fit on a poster size graphic.

Nice job! Displayed in your home?

Yes, I have them in my office which is in my home. Much better than the single bed which was there before with a bunch of papers on it!