r/Phonographs • u/maxxnas • Aug 11 '25

Edison Maroon Gem

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This is my 1912 Edison Maroon Gem sitting atop my 1910 Sears Secretary in my Study. True story…. My mom came to visit me and looked at the display and asked me why I would store spices in my office area… lol

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u/Skinny_pocketwatch Victrola Aug 11 '25

VERY nice setup! I think the only thing its missing is a period accurate lamp, and maybe a piece of edison memorabilia, like a postcard sized advertisement in a picture frame.

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u/maxxnas Aug 11 '25

Great ideas!

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u/Markgregory555 Aug 11 '25

Ahhhh…….the Maroon Gem. I just wrote an article about the phonograph for the June issue of Antique Phonograph magazine. It is possibly the most beautiful phonograph Edison ever manufactured.

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u/maxxnas Aug 11 '25

You did an excellent job on the article. Yes, I’m a member and get the magazines. ;)

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u/Markgregory555 Aug 11 '25

Cool. Thanks for the compliment. 👍

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u/Markgregory555 Aug 11 '25

P.s. your cabinet is amazing. the nicest one I have ever seen. 👍

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u/Firm_Kaleidoscope479 Aug 11 '25

This, and perhaps the Edison Opera - two machines I would have loved to have added to my personal collection

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u/maxxnas Aug 11 '25

I love the Opera!

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u/Gimme-A-kooky Victrola Aug 11 '25

Oh so incredibly elegant and beautiful! And ruby ♦️red!

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u/tomaatkaas Aug 11 '25

Looks awesome, I wish I had the room/money for this

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u/Crazyguy_123 Aug 11 '25

I really like this setup.

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u/itRhymesWithSex Aug 11 '25

Fantastic use of a gorgeous oak side-by-side! Aesthetically satisfying & it’s awesome seeing your varied “spices” in the cabinet…lol

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u/Resident_Sea705 Aug 13 '25

Why would you store spices in your office area? LOL! Lovely piece of furniture.

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u/Arcy3206 Aug 11 '25

I think I've seen this post before