Bidspirit auction | Edison Home Phonograph Model B

Edison Home Phonograph Model B - An antique Thomas A. Edison Home Phonograph Model B featuring a quarter-sawn oak case with a gold banner transfer across the front, cast-iron bedplate with black enamel finish, hand crank, mandrel, Model C reproducer, and its original bent-wood oak dome cover. The patent plate on the bedplate notes manufacturing by the National Phonograph Co. of Orange, New Jersey, under serial number 186745. Visually, the wooden case, bedplate, and mechanical assembly present with surface grime, grease, dust, oxidation, and age patina, though underlying surfaces show potential to clean up well. The oak case exhibits minor finish wear, scuffing, and a visible stress crack on the side panel of the dome cover, which is missing its top carrying handle. Per notes provided, all internal mechanical components appear present, but the mainspring is broken, preventing the motor from holding a wind. H 12”, W 16.5”, D 9.25” Please see photos for condition.