Thanks very much George! It's unusual to find the earlier ball catch on a Triumph in the later cabinet, but they do show up around your serial number.
Best, George -----Original Message----- From: George <victr...@triton.net> To: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> Sent: Mon, Aug 6, 2012 8:43 am Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Spring Motor/Triumph Questionnaire See below for info on my Triumph B. Thank you, George Vollema Great Lakes Antique Phonograph 5092 Muskego Dr. Newaygo MI 49337-8556 231-652-5753 victr...@triton.net www.victroladoctor.com ----- Original Message ----- From: George Paul To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 6:49 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Spring Motor/Triumph Questionnaire If you own an Edison Spring Motor or Triumph, I'd very much appreciate your help. Below is a brief questionnaire. Please send your answers to me either by posting them here, or via email to gpaul2000 (at) aol (dot) com. If you'd like to be acknowledged in a future publication for your help, please include your name. If you'd prefer anonymity, please let me know. In either event, I'd very much appreciate any assistance you'd be willing to give. Finally, if you know or suspect that a particular machine has been assembled from different machines, or had certain parts replaced (such as the carriage), please note that as well. Thanks to all in advance, George P. Edison SpringMotor/Triumph Questionnaire 1) Serial number (found on top): #46081 2) Is serial number stamped in a plate, or a raised boss? ID plate 3) If stamped in a plate, what’s the last patent date? Nov 17 '03 4) Does straight edge (where front of reproducer carriagerides) have 2 screws? NO 5) Does the upper casting have lugs for Class M pulleywheels? NO 6) Which secures the endgate; a ball catch, or a lockinglug? Ball catch 7) Does carriage hold the reproducer with nickeled clips, ora single screw at 2:00 position? NO 8) Motor number (found stamped on front of motor frame): #31892 9) Are the motor gears solid or spoked? Solid 10) If there’s a plate below the mandrel, what exactly doesit say? None 11) Which does the cabinet have; a drawer, a banner decal,or an “Edison” script decal? Script decal 12) Are there any dated material with it? Invoices? Packing slips? Writing inside the lid? None Thanks for your help! George Paul _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
