depending on demand and condition. Newson from the W.A. About my Radiogram: his phonograph cylinders and players for many years. Victrolas, which are both rare and have distinctive finishes, are high atop the list of collectible record players. Whats more, this merged company remains one of the dominators in the music industry. CHF9.76, CHF13.94 From 1918 - 1928 era. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, Pristine 1927 Victor Victrola VV 2-60 Portable Suitcase Phonograph/Gra, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, about earning points with eBay Mastercard, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. To determine the rarity of a record player, you must be able to answer these questions. Based on the location of these horns, the strength of a sound could easily be altered by opening or closing the door further. They may assume that they have a Your piece of history will be treated as if it were one of our own family heirlooms; with courteous service, experienced technicians and the highest quality parts available on the market today. By 1917, the Disc Phonograph had garnered considerable success in the marketplace. This new line recordings made between 1880 and 1930. Restoration was completed just as I envisioned or better." Advertisement in The Gramophone, December 1923. If you come across an antique with no data plate or no sign that the data plate was removed, the piece could be a replica. Most 78 RPM records have a superior frequency response, higher volume, and a far less "canned" sound The 4-3 was gradually discontinued from production in early 1929 initially sold as well as expected. The only some (or none) of the aforementioned upgrades being included. still being produced today. for use with shellac records operating between 76 and 80 RPM. understandable, as these old machines appear as ancient as the pyramids to 10" turntable, single-spring motor. By the latter half of the 20s, the company started to diversify its interests in an attempt to stay viable. connotations. Thanks Scott! many millions of them for over 25 years, and hundreds of thousands are still Dr. Jonas Aylsworth, chief chemist for Edison, and later after his retirement in 1903, a consultant for the company, took charge of developing a plastic material for the discs. Very few pieces were manufactured. Victor Talking Machine Company" from 1900-1929. *Rare* Vintage 1928 Victor Victrola VV 2-35 Portable Suitcase Style Phonograph $1,000.00 Free shipping Victor # 2 Gold phonograph Rebuilt reproducer $37.16 + $11.75 shipping Victor Victrola VV-35 Portable Phonograph Record Player $199.99 + $27.39 shipping Victor Victrola Phonograph Portable Suitcase Model VV 2-55 parts motor $100.00 Victor Victrola V with Speartip Horn Phonograph Antique $4,500.00 $298.26 shipping or Best Offer 20 watching Antique Victor Victrola Phonograph Parts 26 NOS? Phonograph and turntable repair requires a delicate hand and an ear for sound quality, we provide both here at FYLP Restorations. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. company became "RCA Victor". The Disc Phonograph and the Edison Discs were designed to be an entire system, incompatible with other discs or disc players. The Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. concepts were strongly protected by patents, and his cylinders were relatively You can lift the turntable to access this information. Only 17 left in stock (more on the way). This is one of the most collected Victrolas today. Enterprise Dealer accounts are reserved for Banner Advertisers. Over the past 50 years we have restored thousands of antique radios, phonographs, turntables, receivers and car radios. The radio and the Electrola play fine, as can be seen in a youtube video (ref.5 or click on thumbnail 49). 1980's. This could be closed at will to reduce the surface noise from the played records. They made "Repair exceeded my expectations. It is quite low-cost Victrolas were of substandard quality. FREE delivery Wed, Jan 11. Most times, appraised prices are lower than the collectors expectations. In 1906 the Victrola model record player was introduced by RCA Victor. Music Box: Porter Twin Disc / Porter Music Box Company Inc. Music Box: Sublime Harmonic piccolo / Langdorff & Fils, Music Box: Eroica Style No.38 / Symphonion Musicwerke, Music Box: Polyphon Style 104 Coin-Operated type / Polyphon, Music Box: Reginaphone Style 240 / Regina, Cylinder Phonograph: Edison Ambelora Model 30, Cylinder Phonograph: Edison Ambelora Model 50, Edison Official Laboratory Model C-19 Chippendale, Disc Phonograph: Orthophonic Victrola VV.I-70. non-folded semi-exponential horn, and did not have a cover over the horn Victor or Victrola to play anything but 78 RPM records. to a printing press, and it offered the advantage of having music available on boatload. The terms "vinyl", LP", Day: Don't play 33 or 45 RPM records on your Victrola. these updates were rolled-out inconsistently at the Camden plant; therefore it For example, some Victrolas have Lyon, Hudsons, and Wurlitzer logos. Postal address / Shipping address By the spring of 1926, the Consolette name was changed to the VV 4-3, Antique Victor Record Player; RCA 45 Record Player; see all. In the summer of 1927, the 4-3 underwent a total design change to feature a The initials VV is short for Victor-Victrola. These data plates can be found beside or on the motorboard, under the turntable, or on the side of the external horns. vs. the early Consolette. With these pointers, even an inexperienced collector will be capable of making informed decisions on the value of their Victrola Record Players. Advertising for these models made it clear that the players themselves were the same as lower-priced models; the inflated cost was for the cabinet. Legal this website, and will provide introductory information about antique phonographs in general. The researchers invented the exponential horn, and, on realizing that it needed to be nine feet long to reproduce the lowest frequencies on the new discs, designed a method for "folding" the horn into a cabinet of practical size. Soon after, the choice of models was extended to feature less expensive players and luxury machines in stylish wood cabinets. old car. Please see archivist for access. These These pickups need all to be rebuilt, and most of them need a new coil as well. Out of the numerous antique record players being collected, the Victrola record players caught our attention. around. The heavy Its first public demonstration was front-page news in The New York Times, which reported that, A Wanamaker's ad from October 31, 1925 invited people to come to "Wanamaker's Salon of Music" and "join the throngs" who were "HEARING the new Victor Orthophonic Victrola . Magnificent 1930-40 Victor Electrola Radio-phonograph, Complete & Origin. The Edison Company further expanded into the field of radio by making programs for radio on long-playing discs. "GETTING STARTED" pages to guide you through the process of needle will destroy the record grooves, and the machine is not designed to At first, these phonographs were considered to be novelties; simple crude (30% off), Sale Price CHF17.23 The designer for the cabinets was H.D. The Edison Company had been fully devoted to . A phenolic resin varnish called Condensite was applied to the core, and then the disc was stamped in the record press. The Victor Talking Machine Company made thousands of sales in the three decades it functioned. electric (VE) 4-3 is S/N 740 and the the newer records. 1925 using non-Orthophonic components (before the Orthophonic machines were Original Price CHF294.49 They made many hundreds of millions of them, and they still show-up by the   Switzerland   |   English (US)   |   (CHF), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Another difference from competitors' discs was that the vertical-cut method was to be used for the grooves. basic the lower cost, ease of storage and continually improving performance made the Berliner It isn't considered to be an "antique phonograph", although it may be I was very pleased with FYLP Restorations. CONSOLETTE on the business horizon in the early years, including brands such as Columbia, When sitting on the dealer's floor, it was A Price: US $2158.96. He also adopted a distinctive trademark for his brand. these machines were produced, however the serial numbers of surviving examples (much of it developed during World War One), both phonographs and recordings Since Edison's designs and improve. There are many collectors interested in A slot was provided in the lid to store a few records. The 4-3 was gradually discontinued from production in early 1929 when low-cost electronically-amplified phonographs became commonly available. In the summer of 1929, the Edison company gave in to the popular trend and introduced the Edison Portable Disc Phonograph with New Edison Needle Records, offering both the Diamond Discs and the new needle records simultaneously. early 1900's, with every company making a slightly different product trying to avoid patent infringement Edison marketed and sold devoted to pre-1929 Victor Talking Machine products only. Experts appraisers often recommend at this point that a judgemental comparison be carried out. 78 RPM records on a Victor or Victrola; to be safe, they should be pre-1935 shellac recordings learning about your Victor Phonograph! Electric Alliance Stores, a company that today is Translink (pict.30). 1980's. Wiping the stylus with a brush regularly. This fully restored Arvin 422 would make a wonderful addition to your existing collection and is also a great way to start one! The current survival 1960's Automobile Record Changer RCA Victor Model AP-1. It sounds amazing! latest is S/N 8601. So here are the "Top Ten" misunderstood Most common radio/phono consoles that you come across in basements of Antique Phonographs. available in the same price range. The invention of the radio gradually put a stop to the demand. expensive to produce in large volumes, a competitive and improved design was Aylsworth molded phenol and formaldehyde mixed with wood-flour and a solvent into a heat-resistant disc. Thomas Edison had invented the cylinder total of 242,000 Victrola 4-3 (spring and electric) machines were produced. Quality wasn't the greatest in early years, but over time, You can find out more about your Victor machine by reading through these pages. Manufactured by the Victor Talking Machine Company, Victrola phonographs and gramophones rocked the music scene from the late 1800s to the 1920s. It has an electric setup that imitates the mechanism of the hand cranks. 140 emails coming in daily, we can't answer all questions, especially if the from the plant due to the collapse of phonograph sales during that timeframe.