“Edison Gem model A” phonograph with reproducer, horn and wax cylinder
“Edison Gem model A” phonograph with reproducer, horn and wax cylinder
USA, New Jersey, Orange
Circa 1903
National Phonograph Company
Wood, steel, cast iron, brass, mica; mechanical work, carpentry, casting, painting
23 x 24 x 19.5 cm, horn: diameter 17 cm, length 34.5 cm, 5 kg
Inscriptions on the reproducer: «REPRODUCER”, “LICENSED FOR USE ONLY ON EDISON PHONOGRAPHS SOLD BY NATIONAL. PHONO.CO/122006”. On the vertical carriage support: “TRADE MARK THOMAS A EDISON”; on the patent plate: “STANDARD PHONOGRAPH MANUFECTURED UNDER THE PATENTS OF THOMAS A. EDISON, at ORANGE N. J. U.S.A./SERIAL NUMBER G53438”, patent dates ranging from May 28, 1888 to May 31, 1898. On the edge of the cylinder: “Thomas A. Edison/ 10055 DARLING NELLIE GRAY”
The “Edison GEM Model A” phonograph is designed to play 2-minute wax cylinders. The mechanism is mounted in cast metal body finished in black enamel, decorated with fine goldish borders on each facet, and set upon a wooden base.
731.1-6/УВЗ