1911 Edison Deluxe Opera wax Cylinder Phonograph Table Top Opera Edison's top machine Signed with metal tag serial number 1034 Dimensions Height 15 inches base 18 inches 13 inch Weight 42 pounds It was introduced in November 1911 as the follow-up model to the 1907 2/4-minute combination model Idelia from which it inherited many details It is a strictly 4-minute-only phonograph that after introduction of the Blue Amberol cylinders one year later was sold with the heavier Diamond A reproducer optimized for the new robust celluloid records In October 1912 also the name had to be changed to " Concert " The Opera is considered the Rolls Royce of all cylinder phonographs and was offered in oak and mahogany cabinets and with cygnet horns made for Edison from solid oak or mahogany by Sheip and Vandegrift under the label Music Master Here we have the more expensive mahogany version also featuring several ornate metal parts made from brushed copper as used for the Idelia The phonograph's lid has a hole to accommodate the horn even when the machine is not playing The horn is a self supporting free standing cygnet horn that can be swiveled by 360 degree without any crane The direct-drive motor has no belt and moves the carriage and mandrel relative to the stationary pickup and horn, avoiding mechanical rumble to be transferred to the reproducer A 3-spring governor and two flywheel stabilizers largely eliminate wow and flutter The double spring motor plays for about 10 minutes enough for two records without rewinding From Edison New Jersey Estate

Used: Cleaned and inspected for sale. Body is in very good condition.Sell as is.