Amberolas 1913-1915 Edison
Amberola
Phonographs

Shown from l - r:
V, B-VIII, X, 30

1913 Edison
Amberola V
Phonograph

Offered in March 1913 the Amberola V was the first table top model offered with a concealed horn. Shown here in oak it was also offered in mahogany. Motors and mechanisms were based upon the single-spring Model B Home. After the fire of 1914 remaining stock of cabinets were fitted with a cheaper Amberola 75 mechanism and sold through May 1915.

Model V is a 4-minute only model. Diamond B reproducers were standard though the sapphire Model N-56 was optional for wax amberols.

This is one of the larger table-top Amberolas: 16.5"H, 16.75"W, 22"D.

Amberola V
Amberola VIII
1914 Edison
Amberola B-VIII
Phonograph

This particular model is quite scarce. It is the only Amberola with a solid cast iron motor board (no front/rear grills as others). This model was introduced in mid-late 1914. The factory fire of December 1914 destroyed all stocks of Amberola VIII's. They were replaced after the fire wth the Amberola 50. Production lasted only a few months.

This is a 4-minute only model (though a quick, reversable modification allows 2 and 4 minute operation). The mechanism was based upon a Model D single-spring Standard or Fireside motor with minor modifications. Diamond B reproducers were standard though the sapphire Model N was optional.

This is one of the smaller table-top Amberolas: 15.25"H, 13.9"W, 16.9"D.

1914 Edison
Amberola D-X
Phonograph

There were 4 incarnations of the Model X. Starting in October 1913 with A-X, November 1913 B-X, early 1914 C-X and finally July 1914 D-X (shown here). The first three models were based upon the Gem motor while the fourth and final version was based upon the Fireside. It was found that the heavy Diamond reproducer was just too heavy for the underpowered Gem motor.

Model X is a 4-minute only model . Diamond B reproducers were standard though the sapphire Model N was optional.

This is one of the smallest table-top Amberolas: 13.4"H, 12.75"W, 15.5"D.

Amberola D-X
Amberola 30
1915 Edison
Amberola 30
Phonograph

This particular model is probably the most common of the table-top Amberolas. This model was introduced in February 1915. The Amberola 30 was offered until the company closed in 1929.

Model 30 is a 4-minute only model. Diamond C reproducers were standard. No other options were made available - this machine was for playing Blue Amberols and other indestructible records.

This is one of the smallest table-top Amberolas: 12.75"H, 12.5"W, 16"D.

1915 Edison
Amberola 30
Phonograph

Store ID tag.

Amberola 30 ID
Amberolas
1913-1915 Edison
Amberola
Phonographs

Several Amberolas as displayed.