Here's an Edison Home cylinder phonograph in excellent, original condition. It's a Model B that dates to about 1906 and is a slightly more "uptown" version of the Home than the Model A that I sold a few weeks ago. Most notably, the B's bedplate is shorter than that of the A, and the speed control on the B is located below the motorboard rather than above it. In pretty much all other respects, however, the B is the same phonograph as the A and is probably the machine most responsible for making the Edison name synonymous with the world's best cylinder phonographs.
As you can see in the photographs, this wonderful machine needs nothing to be enjoyed immediately. Bedplate enamel is original and excellent, and the bedplate retains most of its delicate, original gold pinstriping. The "Edison" banner decal on the front of the cabinet is original and in excellent condition. The cabinet finish is original, and all of the cabinet hardware is original. No hardware is missing, damaged or otherwise compromised. The wood is richly grained, and the antique oak finish exhibits very little finish wear. Both the base and lid are in great condition, with no splits anywhere or damage anywhere and none of the veneer issues that typically plague the lids on the these B machines.
Like the Home A that I sold a few weeks ago, this machine is fantastic player. The carriage slides fluidly along the carriage rod as the motor unwinds, and the half-nut itself sits properly in the grooves, allowing the carriage to advance without the skips, clicks or repeats you frequently hear in a machine that has not been well maintained, as has this one. The reproducer is in excellent condition, with beautiful nickeling. Music played on the reproducer is clean, clear and LOUD. Under the bedplate, the motor assembly is clean and working properly. The crank is original, and machine runs quietly and plays four or more cylinders with just a single winding.
In short, this is another great Home machine needs no tweaking or other adjustments to be enjoyed immediately after it arrives.
As noted above, the brass and black witch's hat horn is original. Its condition is good overall, with dings on both the cone and the brass bell (more on the latter than the former), but no flaking paint and no damage or corrosion. It displays beautifully on the machine and is clearly preferable to even the nicest reproduction horn, which is what you're typically offered on eBay when you purchase an Edison machine. Also included with the phonograph are a pair of Edison Gold Molded cylinders in near mint condition, so the machine will be ready to play as soon as it lands on your doorstep.
I will double-box the phonograph and pack it carefully and properly, and I can assure you that it will arrive at your doorstep in the same fine condition in which it leaves mine. I have been shipping antique phonographs and radios for years, and if you check my feedback, you'll see that I know how to do it correctly. If you're not already familiar with how to operate an early cylinder phonograph, don't worry. I'll provide you with simple, easy to understand set-up instructions, so you'll be able to use this wonderful machine within minutes after you unpack it.
That's about it. Buyer prepays and covers shipping costs. Paypal okay.
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