1800's HOMEMADE Electric Class M Type Cylinder Phonograph-Only Example Known!

Here is my circa 1898 completely homemade Edison Class M style DC powered Electric Cylinder Phonograph. I purchased this machine in a dusty, completely non-running condition about 25 years ago from the son of the original owner and creator of this magnificent machine. The gentleman (the son that I purchased this from) was very elderly at the time and was delighted to find someone like me who was keenly interested in his father's creation. His 'father worked for Edison and he was obviously very talented in his own right. The original wet cell battery that powered this machine when it was newly created was long gone by the time I purchased this machine. The machine sat idly on my shelf for more than 23 years as a non-working curiosity. Less than two years ago a good friend of mine who is handy with early electric motors took up the challenge of getting the primitive electric motor operating safely for me. I hope that you enjoy this fascinating look at a truly one-of-a-kind completely homemade early DC powered electric cylinder phonograph.