Edison Phonographs
Edison Opera “Extraordinaire”
Edison Operas were the top-of-the-line cylinder phonographs, produced briefly in 1911-12, later changing their name to “Concert” due to copyright infringement of the Opera name. Operas are considered to be the epitome of cylinder phonograph technology, known for their complex mechanisms and quiet. smooth-running direct (beltless) drive. Indeed, renowned author George Frow features an Opera on the front cover of his famous reference book “Edison Cylinder Phonograph Companion”
This example comes from the world-famous collection of the late Domenic DiBernardo, aka “Mr. Gramophone”, who for years sought out and collected nothing but the very best available from every corner of the world.
Specially nickel plated to the highest standards, with the incredible surface preparation and polishing required to produce the perfect end result of the plating. Even the reproducer, auto-stop mechanism, internal brackets, fastening nuts, etc. were plated. The mahogany casework was polished to a piano finish as well.
You may never see an Edison Opera of this caliber anywhere in the world. It is the highlight of our collection and not currently for sale.
Edison Home “A”
A very, very special Edison Home, with an intricately decorated top works, specially crafted by the late Edison devotee, Don Gfell, for his private museum. This was meant to replicate a similar phonograph given by Thomas Edison to his daughter as a birthday present.
#6210
Edison Triumph
A very nice Edison Triumph, with 2/4 gearing and an “O” reproducer, which allows change of cylinder types with just the flip on a lever. With nice wood horn, newly repainted elbow, etc.
#6206
Edison “Concert Polyphone”
A remarkable and historic phonograph, the Concert phonograph was originally used to give demonstration concerts to paying audiences. The Polyphone company, with Edison's license, manufactured dual-reproducer and horn attachments to improve the sound even further. This phonograph’s reproducer carriage is a later made Baker-Polyphone system.
#6065
Edison “Music Master” Horns
We have an inventory of newly-made oak and mahogany Edison horns, beautifully finished and with decals applied. Unfinished oak horns are also in stock. These are exact reproductions suitable for installation and upgrading of your Edison Opera or Triumph. Made in Peru and imported solely by us, these horns are considered to be the best ever made. We offer fast shipping, and each horn is blanket-wrapped and double-boxed, assuring safe arrival to your home.
We also have a very limited supply of horn elbows for Operas and Triumphs which will be available only to horn purchasers. Our stock consists of mahogany Opera, oak Cygnet, and some unpainted ones as well.
Please inquire as to availability for your special phonograph.