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Introduced in late 1909, the Amberola was Edison's responce to Victor's Victrola of 1906.
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An Edison Amberola I phonograph,
Model A, No. 1988, with 2 and 4-minute gearing, Diamond A reproducer, triple-spring motor, traversing mandrel, maroon bedplate and oxidized fittings, in mahogany cabinet with internal horn coverd by grille, rear compartment and four cylinder storage drawers covered by door -- 49in.(125cm.) high (lacks cylinder clips, restored), 1910
Model A, No. 1988, with 2 and 4-minute gearing, Diamond A reproducer, triple-spring motor, traversing mandrel, maroon bedplate and oxidized fittings, in mahogany cabinet with internal horn coverd by grille, rear compartment and four cylinder storage drawers covered by door -- 49in.(125cm.) high (lacks cylinder clips, restored), 1910