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Edison Disc Phonograph A-85

This Edison Disc Phonograph A-85 was featured in George Frow’s Book, The Edison Disc Phonographs.

"Only a few of these have been reported; from England (No. SM 931), Australia, New Zealand and Norway, possibly survivors from an order of February 1917 in quartered oak and wax finish at $33.00 for export. It is not explained how these were shipped, contrary to war restrictions in force at that time.
A special cabinet was prepared, similar in looks to the Amberola 30, but about twice as large, with the A-100 mechanism and horn installed. Particulars of other quantities are not known, but this model appeared briefly in machine catalogues. Though the cabinet is distinctly Amberola-like, it has no size relationship to any of that series."
BTW, the reproducer holding bracket on the inside of the lid does NOT belong to this phonograph.

  • H-18¼ in. W-18½ in. D-22in
  • Horn type No-100 single spring motor
  • Oak finish with nickel plated metal parts
  • Original price £85

  • The Edison A-85 was most probably made for export to Australasia. There are reports of about a dozen in Australia and perhaps half that in New Zealand. I am assuming the ones found in the USA and in the UK were brought from Australasia by collectors.

    Serial numbers of known survivors. If you have one, please email me a picture of the serial number. Thanks.

  • Serial No. 559 Found in Australia
  • Serial No. 632 Found in Australia
  • Serial No. 667 Found in South Australia
  • Serial No. 814 Found in Australia
  • Serial No. 850 Found in Australia
  • Serial No. 931 This one. Found in the UK
  • Serial No. 1056 Found in Australia
  • Serial No. 1079 Found in Australia
  • Serial No. 1080 Found in the USA
  • Serial No. 1217 Found in New Zealand
  • Serial No. 1920 Found in Australia
  • Serial No. 1964 Found in the USA
  • Serial No. 2001 Found in Australia

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