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	This is an Edison Amberola model C-VI cylinder phonograph.
Edison made 3 versions of the model VI, the (A)VI, B-VI, and C-VI. All versions of this model have a Diamond B reproducer. It was designed to play Edison's 'new' 4 minute Blue Amberol cylinders.
	The A-VI had no frame for the motor, instead it was mounted on stanchions forming part of the top plate casting. The B-VI came out with the Fireside motor and a separate perforated metal plate to fill the space between the motor bed plate and the front of the cabinet. The C-VI (this phonograph) has the same Fireside motor, only with a larger single piece bedplate that goes all the way to the front of the cabinet. The bedplate on this model was painted with brown enamel, whereas the B version was black.
The production of the C-VI began in late 1914 and continued until December 9, 1914 when a fire destroyed the Edison phonograph factory. The entire stock of new C-VI machines was destroyed in this fire. Bummer.
	The result of this fire meant the only surviving Amberola C-VI phonographs left in existence were the few that were shipped before the fire. THIS IS A FAIRLY HARD MACHINE TO FIND THESE DAYS!
I found this one stashed away in a garage where it had been unceremoniously put aside for untold decades. It was pretty shabby when I first saw it. Fortunately, the important pieces were all present and, though badly in need of refurbishing, fully functional.
	A lot of work cleaning and restoring, then finding and installing original parts to replace the parts missing and broken. Fortunately, much of the original gold accents on the bedplate and gear cover remain.
I'm happy to say that it is now in excellent running condition and looks pretty good for a 100 year old phonograph.
	You can listen to it play on YouTube. Enjoy!
A very handsome machine.