Lot Essay
The 4-minute Model G Triumph was introduced in the US in October 1912 in time for the new Blue Amberol cylinder. The number of horn machines being produced at Orange by this time was very small compared to the pre-Amberola days, and only die-hard Edison enthusiasts were still buying such models. In 1913, only five Triumphs were being assembled per week, and by the time the model was discontinued in October, sales had ceased altogether.
The housing of late Triumphs in Opera cases was not shown in Edison catalogues, but examples are known. This possibly reflects a rationalisation of parts at a time when sales would have been too low to justify a production run of unique cases. The Triumph mechanism fits the Opera case without modification, and the more traditional style of fittings used on the oak case perhaps reflects its intended dual role.
On this example the Edison signature is on the back of the bedplate, rather than the front.
The housing of late Triumphs in Opera cases was not shown in Edison catalogues, but examples are known. This possibly reflects a rationalisation of parts at a time when sales would have been too low to justify a production run of unique cases. The Triumph mechanism fits the Opera case without modification, and the more traditional style of fittings used on the oak case perhaps reflects its intended dual role.
On this example the Edison signature is on the back of the bedplate, rather than the front.