Certainly Andy, be happy to. Will contact you directly when I have the scan ready to send. Bruce ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Baron" <andy at popyrus.com> To: "Antique Phonograph List" <phono-l at oldcrank.org> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 6:39 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Clarification of web photos relating to the "Official"Questionnaire > Hi Bruce (and all who are looking at the pictures): > > The horn, crank and reproducer that you see on that web page are from a > different source, a different machine. (Not to make it confusing), but > they're there as part of the discussion about metal finishes, unrelated > to the A-250 thread. > > I have an original reproducer (2nd type, not first), in the lovely black > box, that I'm reasonaby certain is original to that box. I has the > separate stylus bar mounting plate and is serial number 42392. The box > is fine inside, but outside it's pretty tired, and the label on the > bottom is nearly gone. I can see a "707" on the bottom part, but not > much else. > > Bruce, would you be willing to make a photocopy or scan of that bottom > label for me? > > Thanks, > Andy > > > > > On Jun 25, 2007, at 1:29 PM, bruce78rpm wrote: > >> I am assuming, based on the photos that there was a hardware variant as >> well with the A-250's, as my model has a gold plated Diamond disc. >> reproducer and hardware, while the one in the photos is not, and is >> presumably the early issue. and how about the horn? The size is >> obviously the same on all 250's but what about the color? Mine is a very >> attractive sort of streaked light and dark mock wood grain on the inside >> of the large horn. Were there any other colors issued. Also how long did >> Edison Offer the reproducer in its own fancy spring loaded, black >> leather box, with purple felt lining, molded so that the reproducer fits >> perfectly into it. On the bottom of the box is the Patent information >> with a date of March 11, 1913. I was fortunate that the party from which >> I acquired my A-250 had also saved this unique Edison reproducer Box >> for all those years. Oddly, they always used the machine to play >> standard 78rpm records with a conversion tone arm and victor gold >> reproducer. When I asked about the Edison reproducer, they seemed >> confused but then said. "Oh, you must mean that odd looking thing in the >> black box over here. We have never used that" >> >> Bruce >> ----- Original Message ----- From: <msprinzen at juno.com> >> To: <phono-l at oldcrank.org> >> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 2:13 PM >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] "Official" Questionnaire for early Edison >> discphonographs >> >> >> Funny... worked just fine for me, and I'm using a PC. >> >> -- "bruce78rpm" <bruce78rpm at comcast.net> wrote: >> I concur, I typed in the address as given, and it took me to Mac where I >> entered the password, but it said that the user didn't exist or >> something >> like that. >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "john robles" <john9ten at pacbell.net> >> To: "Antique Phonograph List" <phono-l at oldcrank.org> >> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 11:43 AM >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] "Official" Questionnaire for early Edison >> discphonographs >> >> >>> I can't get to that homepage..maybe it is because I have an evil PC and >>> the >>> page is supported by Mac..LOL >>> >>> bruce78rpm <bruce78rpm at comcast.net> wrote: >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Baron" >>> To: "Antique Phonograph List" >>> >>> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 12:41 AM >>> Subject: [Phono-L] "Official" Questionnaire for early Edison disc >>> phonographs >>> >>> >>> >>> To see early vs. late details, Refer to photos posted on: (type) >>> http:// (then:) homepage.mac.com/pjfraser/phono/PhotoAlbum233 (and >>> finally:) .html >>> >>> Directions from Peter Fraser on accessing these photos: >>> the password is "pook2e" (no quotes). >>> >>> For large-scale versions of the pix, use the slideshow button, or >>> single-click the individual shot in which you're interested. >>> >>> THE QUESTIONNAIRE: >>> 1) Model number: ( A-250): >>> 1a) Serial number: (SM-10248 >>> 1b) Serial number stamped on bedplate, under platter, if different: >>> (_____ A1); >>> 2) Type of start/stop levers: Late - non adjustable stop >>> position); >>> 3) Bedplate corner detail: (Early / Late) ??; I can't enter the website >>> you >>> gave to see the diffences >>> 4) Number of pivoting oil hole covers on bedplate: (2); >>> 5) Tone modulator Present? (yes - vertical early design); >>> 6) Type of key escutcheon: (Without nail holes) >>> 7) Depth inside the upper groove that accommodates top of grill: >>> (1/4") >>> 7a) grill top & bottom >>> width 3/4" smooth?; >>> 7b) Thickness of fretwork portion of grill: (1/4) >>> 7c) Overall height of outer grill frame: (13 3/4) >>> 8) Louvres on cabinet ( no); >>> 9) Side veneer, number of sections per side: (1) >>> 10) Form 632 present? (yes) >>> 10a) Location of Form 632: (inside of back door) >>> 10b) Printer's date at bottom of Form 632: 4/3/14 >>> 11) Latest patent date on dataplate: ( 3-11-13 ) >>> 12 Other notes: (Any additional information of interest); >>> 13) Owner : Bruce R. 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