Edison Model A Fireside



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Introduced in 1909, the Fireside was intended as a slightly lower priced replacement for the Edison Standard, but was sold concurrently with it. It employed the motor of the Edison Standard mated to a a slightly different, compact upperworks. Rather than support the mandrel shaft in a mandrel bearing, the Fireside mandrel itself spun on a shaft, much in the style of the later Amberola machines. The upperworks featured two-four gearing, and a maroon baby morning glory horn. A K reproducer is commonly seen.

Edison Fireside with red horn
The special red horn was supported by a junior size crane. The fitting to hold the crane was built into the bedplate casting. Larger image		 Model A Fireside upperworks
Details of the combination Fireside gearing and the original gear cover. Larger image
Edison Fireside with lid
Note the special small lid clips, rather than the wing type clips seen on Standards and Homes. Larger image