Vintage mahogany VV-215 hand-cranked phonograph/record player by Victo -

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$300

Vintage mahogany VV-215 hand-cranked phonograph/record player by Victo -

Price:

$300

Location:

Sacramento, CA

Description:

This design was produced by the Victor Vitrola Talking Machine Company from 1919 through 1924, and remained in the Victor brochure through 1925. The device is an amazing piece that's over 91 yrs old. It's in its initial solid condition, with no fractures, chips, or structural damage, and has actually not been refurbished or repaired. The device features its initial mahogany wood surface and parts, has actually nickel-plated hardware, a 2-spring motor, its original male crank arm handle, and the initial green felt on the turn table. The device likewise has extra needles (a mix of loud and medium sized needles, and the device's initial metal needle holders). The phonograph works, however the turn table needs modifications for rotational speed (with directions for doing this included in the owners' training handbook, consisted of in the sale). The leading right side of the unit's cabinet is for the playing of records, while the top left side of the unit's cabinet features area in which the owner/dealer could/can install a radio. While many of this item's units produced during the above period included just the cabinet's right side for storage of records and so on, the piece on sale is rare in that it features shelves for records on both the left and right cabinet sides, along with a sliding drawer on the cabinet's left side. As alluded to above, the unit also features the initial owners' training manual, and an original 1923 Victor Records catalogue.

Category:

Antiques

Color:

Green

Posted:

November 27 2023 on Americanlisted