George was in a hurry! By the time this Triumph was built, the clips were no longer being supplied, so I already knew the answer. Just like the kind collectors who have cited a May 22, 1908 patent date. It's actually 1906, but that lettering is so tiny, it's an easy mistake. It's okay - I'm fixing the mistakes I find, and where something otherwise doesn't fit, I'm asking further questions.
Thanks to everyone who has responded thus far! Best to all, George Paul -----Original Message----- From: Jim Nichol <jnic...@fuse.net> To: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> Sent: Mon, Aug 6, 2012 1:38 pm Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Spring Motor/Triumph Questionnaire How can the answer to question 7 be "NO"? It's a multiple choice question. Jim Nichol On Aug 6, 2012, at 8:28 AM, "George" <victr...@triton.net> wrote: > 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 _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
