Edison, Triumph Model B Phonograph

The Edison Triumph Model B Phonograph

The Edison Triumph Model “B” was introduced in July, 1906. The case was colored “antique oak” and was the first Triumph model to carry the “Edison” script identifier instead of the earlier banner identification.

The Triumph Model B was equipped with a locking lever gate fastener in lieu of the older swing arm locking bolt. The machine was a two minute model and came with a Model C reproducer. The Model B was supplied with a 14″ brass and black horn. Due to the sound limitation of the smaller horn, Edison started supplying the larger 12 panel, 33″ long Triumph horn in September, 1907. As with a large percentage of Edison phonographs, many of the Triumphs were retrofitted with a 2-4 minute mandrel and pulley assemby when the four minute cylinder was introduced.

The Triumph has the largest motor of the Edison line. It supports three mainsprings and will play for 15 to 20 minutes on a winding and is heavy enough (49 lbs) not to jump around on the surface when being wound. The Model B is 14.375″ high by 18.125″ wide by 12.75″ deep.