Edison Class M 1890 Edison
Class M
Phonograph in Hawthorne & Sheble Nonpareil Cabinet

The elegant Nonpareil cabinet offered by Hawthorne and Sheble ca. 1890-1895.

Seen here is Edison Class M serial #6115. The mechanism was completely rebuilt in the 1990's to perfect running condition.

The cabinet is in completely original, near mint condition.

1890 Edison
Class M
Phonograph in Hawthorne & Sheble Nonpareil Cabinet

Top works and original listening tubes.

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Class M 1890 Edison
Class M
Phonograph in Hawthorne & Sheble Nonpareil Cabinet

Seem here is the usage restrictions plate. Note that this machine was intended to ONLY be used within the state of Mississippi.

Sorry Tom but this machine will NOT be used within the state of Mississippi. Sue me!

1890 Edison
Class M
Phonograph in Hawthorne & Sheble Nonpareil Cabinet

More top works.


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Class M 1890 Edison
Class M
Phonograph in Hawthorne & Sheble Nonpareil Cabinet

Early indented brass mandrel.

1890 Edison
Class M
Phonograph in Hawthorne & Sheble Nonpareil Cabinet

Cylinder pegs .

Note that the pegs are all original. The original felt is also seen at the bottom of each drawer. The original owner neatly wrote the title and artist of each record.



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Class M Ad 1890 Edison
Class M
Phonograph in Hawthorne & Sheble Nonpareil Cabinet

Original advertising for the North American Phonograph Co.

1890 Edison
Class M
Phonograph in Hawthorne & Sheble Nonpareil Cabinet

Comparison of different H&S styled cabinets. To the right is a H&S style #330 for Edison Home.

H&S Cabinets
Class M 1890 Edison
Class M
Phonograph in Hawthorne & Sheble Nonpareil Cabinet