Sorry, meant to send this off list. Steve
> From: steve_nor...@msn.com
> To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
> Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:26:08 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Gem Model E
>
>
> Hello Al, Welcome back. I hope you enjoyed yourself. I have often wondered
> when the Edison phonograph carriages went from clips to the set screw.
> George Paul tells me Standard 52182 that has the clips and 53411 that has the
> screw left the factory in April 1902. He has data that tells when machines
> left the factory. I guess the set screw came out in October 1901 as the
> early B got the notch in the 17,000 range and the Model C appeared around
> 25,000, but this is only a guess based on the Frow book saying the standard
> got the push pull lift know in October 1901 when it did not get it until
> around Standard S108,000 which would have been way into 1902. It is my idea
> he got the push pull lift know and the set screw mixed up. I have learned it
> is very hard to pin Edison products down with dates. Best regards, Steve
> Steve,
> Both No.52182 and No.53411 left the factory about April 1902. Makes sense,
> doesn't it?
> Best,George
> > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
> > From: clockworkh...@aol.com
> > Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:59:49 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Gem Model E
> >
> >
> > Hi Steve:
> > The highest number Model N Reproducer in a Gem E that I know of is 67830.
> > It is a domed one with the large N on the fishtail weight.
> > Hope that helps...
> > Al
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