1901 Edison Banner Front Triumph Cylinder Phonograph With 24″ Brass Horn * Mint Original Condition
$2,500.00
Ships Worldwide.
In 1901, Thomas Edison renamed his massive Spring Motor Phonograph the “Triumph.”
With various updates, the Triumph remained in production for more than a decade. This was the first — and arguably the most beautiful — version. It was housed in a fumed “green oak” cabinet with a large banner decal.
We’ve seen many examples of the early Triumph over the years, but this is clearly the finest one that’s ever crossed our path. It’s wholly original, and its condition — as you can see — is very close to mint.
Bedplate enamel is clean and glossy, and the original gold decorations are nearly perfect.
Cabinet finish is original and smooth to the touch, and the interior of the lid is clean and green (as it was when it was sold 120 years ago). Lid’s exterior is excellent, with no veneer problems — remarkable for an enclosure this large. Original swarf box slides easily in and out of the base.
Original banner decal is original and — like the bedplate — it’s close to flawless.
The spring motor is in excellent condition, with ample torque. The governor assembly is working properly, and the phonograph plays multiple cylinders with a single winding. The phonograph runs well, sounds great.
Original 24″ all-brass horn has been professionally polished. It’s suspended with an original (and quickly collapsible) Chicago floor crane.
The phonograph will be partially dis-assembled and shipped in 3 double-boxed packages for safe transit. Some familiarity with a cylinder phonograph mechanism and topworks required for re-assembly.
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