Lot 153
The Edison 2 Min Cylinder Record that comes on the phonograph is titled "I Coon Wandering in Southern Georgia by the Peerless Quartet. It has a plate and the serial number is 694682C. True Model C phonographs are fairly hard to find. They were initially introduced in 1908 as 2 minute machines, specifically to address concerns regarding a patent on the swinging end gate, which has been removed starting with Model C. 4 minute records came out in 1908, which made these machines instantly obsolete. Model C machines were initially only sold in New York state because of patent issues. This machine was sold through the International Correspondence School (ICS) for the purpose of learning languages via cylinder records. The speed control, which was moved below the bedplate starting with the Model B series, has been moved back above the bedplate to accommodate the 90 rpm speed of language cylinders (as opposed to the 160 rpm speed of entertainment cylinders). Additionally, a repeater has been added in front of the carriage rail. When the repeater button is pressed and released, the reproducer moves back a few grooves so that students can listen to phrases repeatedly without having to lift and move the reproducer carriage over and over. Like all ICS machines, this machine also has a small celluloid plaque at the bottom front indicating that the machine was made specifically for ICS. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
- Dimensions: 12" tall x 13" wide and the horn is 14" long
- Condition: Very Good Working Condition. The horn has a couple of dents and needs the soft connector. (see pics). I works but it needs a belt to turn the cylinder
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