29.5 cm wide, 29 cm height and 24 cm depth. 13 kg weight.
Brand/Maker: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. (Orange, N.J., U.S.A.) • Serial Number: D 302705-A • Patents Listed: 1,297,466; 1,380,486; 1,615,114 (patented in the late 1910s through the 1920s) • Function: Used in business and legal offices to record oral dictation onto a removable wax cylinder that could later be transcribed or shaved down and reused.
The machine retains its prominent Ediphone branding, original identification plate and serial number. The hinged lower casing opens to reveal the internal Konowatt electric motor, made by Thomas A. Edison, Inc., marked No. 138760 and 110 volts.
An impressive and visually distinctive piece of early sound-recording and office technology, suitable for an Edison collector, museum-style display, historical office interior or restoration project.
Condition notes: Untested antique condition and sold as a collector's or restoration item. The machine displays age-related wear as to be expected and has some rust. One of the metal arm is broken as shown in the last photo. Not sure if all parts are present. Please study all photographs closely, as they show the exact item and form an important part of the description.
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