The most prominent names in early wind-up phonographs are Edison, Victor and Columbia.   These companies competed, litigated and influenced each other.   Although there were over 200 companies by 1918, these three manufactures were dominant.   Below you will find links to some pictures and information about some of their machines.

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Victor Talking Machines

Early Victor Talking Machines
Victor Talking Machines  
Victrolas 


Edison Phonographs

Amberola  Concert Diamond Disc  Spring Motor
Fireside Gem Home Opera Standard Triumph


Columbia Graphophones and Grafonolas

Cylinder Graphophones:  Regular SizeAB/HG (Concert Size)  
Disc Graphophones:  Front MountRear Mount
Grafonolas