[Phono-L] 1 of a kind Edison for sale

[Bob]

Very interesting machine.  With record storage on either side of the 
turntable, I'm wondering where the crank is positioned?  Please advise.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott and Denise Corbett" <sdcorbett at earthlink.net>
To: "'Antique Phonograph List'" <phono-l at oldcrank.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 10:25 PM
Subject: [Phono-L] 1 of a kind Edison for sale


> Hi Everyone,
>
>        We will be taking a unique Edison phonograph to the CAPS (Calif.
> Antique Phonograph Society) 24th annual show & sale next weekend, but we
> thought we would first offer it to our friends at phono-L.
>
> The machine is an Edison Diamond Disc phonograph in a custom cabinet built
> for one of the Edison phonograph executives. The hardware (knobs, key
> plates, etc), record rack and mech are all Edison. The cabinet is walnut 
> or
> American walnut and the finish is in excellent original condition bar a 
> few
> scratches. It sits on eight turned legs with fancy cross bars. Inside is a
> very clean late diamond disc mech with the 10 & 12 attachment AND is set 
> to
> play LONG PLAY records as well. It comes with a clean long play reproducer
> and a beautiful gold plated Edisonic. There is no ID tag on this machine.
> The name of the executive has been lost over the years. The gold on the
> machine & crank is very bright and has weathered the years well.
>
> It was purchased by a Mr. Lankhamer many years ago (possibly '50's or 
> early
> 60's)from the family of the Edison executive. Tom Chandler purchased from
> him in the 1970's or early 80's and it was his pride & joy and was in 
> Tom's
> living room until he passed over 12 years ago (leaving an estimated 1.2
> million records in his estate!). It passed through my hands to another
> collector and has found it's way back to me.
> The asking price is $2,500 with both reproducers. Buyer has to arrange
> shipping.
>
> This is my first time sending pictures, so if they don't come through, we
> can email them to you.
>
> In our 34 years of collecting, I have not seen anything like it. It is an
> impressive piece!
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Scott & Denise Corbett
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