The “Gem” was the smallest of the range of phonographs produced by Thomas Edison around 1900. It was developed to compete with small Continental phonographs that had become very popular in Europe and the UK, but was much better designed. The reproducer was guided precisely across the cylinder with a feed screw instead simply following the grooves which often allowed it to skitter across them.

This very good example is a model B available from 1905. It has a model “C” two minute reproducer and original brass horn with crane. The Gem case has its original lid not shown.

If you fancy venturing into the world of phonographs, the first machines capable of reproducing music and speech, the Edison Gem is an ideal place to start. This is a particularly good example that plays very well. The phonograph comes with four original cylinders including one rare “Indestructible ” cylinder from 1902. The “Vulcan ” Company in Sheffield produces excellent modern replica cylinders that play really well.

Price for the phonograph including delivery within the UK £450.00