I believe that places it as a 1926 model. This is one of the most collected Victrolas today. The numbers were reset again for unknown reasons in 1909. It wont be right to tell the history of Victrola record players without mentioning the name of the first inventor of sound players, Thomas Edison. Sorry! So, the 7-26 should be worth more than half a million? from the plant due to the collapse of phonograph sales during that timeframe. These pickups need all to be rebuilt, and most of them need a new coil as well. 140 emails coming in daily, we can't answer all questions, especially if the First, they proposed using flat discs rather than waxed cylinders; thereafter, they modified the size of the sound players to be smaller and compact. By 1917, the Disc Phonograph had garnered considerable success in the marketplace. The invention of the radio gradually put a stop to the demand. 2 Soundbox. depending on demand and condition. By 1920, Edison was the only disc company not using steel needles or the lateral method of grooves. Original Price CHF294.49 Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. reasonable care. if you are willing to take the time to do some reading. There are some rare ones Click on the links below. We have performed many antique radio repairs and restorations for local museums and historical societies in addition to providing authentic restored radios and phonographs used in movies, plays, exhibits and displays. No soundbox in the same room. Edisons brilliant invention kick-started a new culture of entertainment. While our goal is to keep all of the pieces we work on as original as possible, sometimes the parts are just not available anymore. Postal address / Shipping address Disc records were longer playing and easier to store, but Edison resisted them due to his belief that cylinder recordings sounded superior. In the first decade of the 1900s, most available phonographs were crude. and bright nickel-plated hardware was provided. If your phonograph has a . 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. Ten-inch records would run for 5 minutes per side at approximately 80 r.p.m. battles between phonograph companies were ongoing for many years, as each design feature was challenged and or a 45 RPM record on an early wind-up Victrola, not only will the heavy arm and needle the lower cost, ease of storage and continually improving performance made the Berliner That's the difficult part of this ref.1: "Radiola: The Golden Age of RCA, 1919-1929", By Eric P. Wenaas Unlike the cylinder, the flat record Note that rarity alone doesnt determine the value. The Edison Company had been fully devoted to cylinder phonographs, but, concerned with discs' rising popularity, Edison associates began developing their own disc player and discs in secret. Correspondence files containing curriculum vita may be restricted due to past practice of including Social Security Numbers. Meanwhile, the Victor Company produced a number of popular disc phonographs, and as a consequence, Edisons phonograph business never regained its former prominence. It is important to note that some metal tags may include their retailers or dealers logo. If In There are many collectors interested in "High Fidelity", "microgroove", and "stereo" come from records and Victor and Victrola branded phonographs (with both internal and external horns) were made from 1901 through the late 1920's, so At first, these phonographs were considered to be novelties; simple crude pre-Orthophonic machines were later sent to Latin America as 'export' models, since Always clean every part of the machine, especially the parts where dust can hide. Dust is the number one enemy of Victrola record players. Named "The Art Models," these cabinets came in English, French, and Italian period styles, as well as Gothic styles. issues with each other. depending on demand and condition. When sitting on the dealer's floor, it was Name changed to "4-3" and turntable enlarged to 12" in the Spring of 1926. to the page: Basics of Oak finish. brand "The Berliner Gramophone Company". superior frequency response, higher volume, and a far less "canned" sound This machine was Victor's 6th most successful product of all time, and provided exceptionally good sound quality for a small machine. With Berliners flat disc invention, hundreds of audio recordings were produced like prints. Operational costs were steep, particularly the payments to ATT for use of its landlines, and by the end of 1927, Columbia Phonograph wanted out. Victor's 7-26 was a fairly popular radio/phonograph combination, introduced late in 1928 but discontinued already half a year later. 1928 Victor Victrola Automatic Changer Orthophonic Phonograph Record Lif. electrically-powered models began on a low-volume basis in the spring of 1926, you own a Victor Consolette / 4-3? For one, the record players became less noisy, a tapered tonearm was used, and better soundbox designs were adopted. Victrola records include it as well. Painted Cabinet This equipment could record and play multiple sounds using waxed cylinders. expensive to produce in large volumes, a competitive and improved design was We feel that it is very important that you have a face to go with the name! The spines are labeled AUSTIN LUCIA VOL.I, MARVIN ZIEGFELD VOL.II, AFRICANA LISZT VOL.III, and MELBA ZANELLI VOL.IV. In fact, the copyrighted brand name "Victrola" is still in legal use It's fully Please contact sales to inquire about Enterprise Dealer opportunities. ref.2: http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/rca_7_26.html 1928 Victor Victrola Record Player- VV 4-20 Condition: Used Time left: 3d 23h | Tuesday, 10:35 AM Starting bid: US $200.00 [ 0 bids ] Bid Amount Enter US $200.00 or more Price: US $350.00 No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on $99+* Add to Watchlist Pickup: Free local pickup from Parker, Colorado, United States. The Edison Company further expanded into the field of radio by making programs for radio on long-playing discs. I couldn't have been more satisfied. In addition, you aren't going to find any information (20% off), Sale Price CHF265.04 In addition, the low-cost In the summer of 1927, the 4-3 underwent a total design change to feature a The distinct difference is that Victrolas have their sound horns within the cabinets, while Victors have external horns. CHF12.50, CHF15.62 Grinnell Brothers was a giant music store that carried everything from guitar picks to organs topping $15,000. Many of the Victrolas shown for sale Experts appraisers often recommend at this point that a judgemental comparison be carried out. design modernized at s/n 91000, Higher Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. became brittle after pressing, but provided acceptable durability given Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. boatload. The Consolette / VV 4-3 was available only in a blended-stain mahogany finish by 1958, the 78RPM record was obsolete. By the latter half of the 20s, the company started to diversify its interests in an attempt to stay viable. However, following the halt in production, the Victor Talking Machine Company was subsequently acquired by the Radio Corporation of America (RCA). the late 1940's onward, and are not covered by this website. The Victor Talking Machine Company had a gradual entry into the industry. We are also not experts on the details of English Quality wasn't the greatest in early years, but over time, The Victrola series played a key role in popularizing the use of phonographs at home, and the "Victrola" name continued to be used . FYLP Restorations has been providing quality antique radio repair and restorations for clients worldwide for over 50 years. This piece is available on Etsy. These names were associated with a specific brand of products, initially owned and marketed by Machine Company of Camden, New Jersey (who later made the "Victrola") was just antique phonograph collectors are primarily interested in the machines and questions-- daddypaddyart@gmail.com Heavy Item- Shipping will be at FREE delivery Wed, Jan 11. With over production line. Operations were cut back, and experimentation began with long-playing records. Prices for the discs ranged from $1.15 to $4.25, but later were changed to $1.35 to $2.25. Even if you aren't interested in So, when the fire damage was fixed, the factory decided to start labeling from 1 again. Phonographs are significant pieces of history. At a point, renowned opera stars, musicians, and celebrities started to endorse the products (at Johnsons request). initially sold as well as expected. This type of Victrola is also known as an Electrola. It was produced in the 1920s for a short period. The wonderful wall type high-boy cabinet is made from walnut with black banded front, ornate metal speaker grille and turned legs. Based on the location of these horns, the strength of a sound could easily be altered by opening or closing the door further. Credenza, which was the flagship of Victor's product line, and probably In this manner, the stylus would bob up and down in the groove, rather than from side to side or laterally. The laminated surface of the discs also had a tendency to detach from the core material, and surface noise was frequently apparent, which contradicted the aim of perfection that the company was trying to achieve with its recordings. you are new to this hobby, are less than 50 years old, or have never studied the technology of cylinder records goes way beyond the scope of this website, but an RCA 1950's phonograph they have come across at a yard or estate The design of the Orthophonic was informed by progress in telephony and transmission-line theory. This could be closed at will to reduce the surface noise from the played records. Reaction was positive to these tests, and reinforced the Edison motto that the discs were "re-creations" of performances, not merely recordings of them. The retail price was increased by $10.00. A few Victrolas are labeled with model names rather than roman numerals. These were introduced in October 1926 along with four new console disc phonographs. The Electrola was used in a number of late 1920's Victor sets including the 1929 RE-45 Microsynchronous console (also for sale, ref.4) and has Victor's brushless induction disc motor and an automatic brake, that relies on a records last groove to be eccentric. By the mid-1920's, with the advent of advanced technology and electronics basic Our technicians are trained to repair all brands of vintage radio from the early 1900s to the late 1970s, from very rare and priceless antique units to the popular and more sentimental units. The phonograph you are viewing shows the Victrola 1-1 nameplate on the bottom with the date of April 20, 1925. Phonographs and Victrolas, and this site can answer most of your questions legwork finding buyers, and you won't become rich. By 1905, the Victrola was officially invented. concepts were strongly protected by patents, and his cylinders were relatively Enterprise Dealer accounts are reserved for Banner Advertisers. The one of those early competing companies. These machines were identified as "Consolette" on low-cost Victrolas were of substandard quality. These functioned manually with hand cranks and were manufactured before electricity became a thing. The earliest existent Many entrepreneurs jumped onto the phonograph manufacturing bandwagon in the 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. The more open the doors (volume controls) are, the higher the sound. After this, discs and disc players, most notably the Victrolas, began to dominate the market. The VV 2-55 was an incredibly popular portable 'suitcase' phonograph introduced in the spring of 1928, replacing the discontinued VV 2-60. This ad does not allow guest replies. In most cases also the pickup coil is open and has to be rewound. 368 Clinton Street Victor produced a huge variety Or fastest delivery Thu, Jan 12. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. and factory production output became consistent; with its powerful and quiet Since Edison's designs and That information can be found on our The aim was to produce a superior-sounding disc that would outperform the rivals' shellac records, which were prone to wear and warping. Many entrepreneurs jumped onto the phonograph manufacturing bandwagon in the The most effective method of getting the accurate market value of an antique piece is through comparison. FYLP Restorations has been providing quality antique radio repair and restorations for clients worldwide for over 50 years. "Credenza" Orthophonic Victrola He also adopted a distinctive trademark for his brand. A phenolic resin varnish called Condensite was applied to the core, and then the disc was stamped in the record press. Orthophonic models may have suffered from the perception of being cheaply made Victor Talking Machine Company" from 1900-1929. 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. The coil is tiny (12x10x3 mm, pict.44), and in order to accommodate a coil that has about 80 Ohms DC resistance and 200 Ohms impedance, gauge 40 wire is used. In 1917 when the U.S. became involved in World War I, the Edison Company created the Army and Navy Model in answer to a request for machines from the United States Army Depot Quartermaster in New York. electric (VE) 4-3 is S/N 740 and the When these series were first released, it was unpopular and had little demand because they had a deep-set gramophone. prominent through the 1940's, using the improved plastic-based material. Well, wonder no more! The business was founded in Ann Arbor in 1879 by Ira L. Grinnell, who started off by selling sewing machines in 1872 before adding musical instruments. (The Library of Congress copy is incomplete and, unfortunately, lacks Case's performance.). later-vintage 78's weren't designed for the heavy tonearm used on early phonographs. record is played. This new line Do both sides. To someone who is 25 years old and finds an old radio/phonograph console (like the one ~George Thurston/Rick's Restorations. If you are searching for the right place with the right experience to send your phonograph, turntable or 45 player, youve found it, give us a call or click here Record player repair for more information. Eldridge Johnson immediately got to work by assessing the various opportunities to improve the record players and sales. In the early 1950s, the memory of the Orthophonic was fresh enough for RCA Victor to introduce the name "New Orthophonic" for its improved recording process and line of high-fidelity long-playing records and "Stereo-Orthophonic" was applied to RCA Victor's celebrated "Living Stereo" recordings issued later in the decade. Using his experience from working with Berliner, Mr. Johnson had learned a lot about the smooth production of record players and its emerging market. these updates were rolled-out inconsistently at the Camden plant; therefore it The Army and Navy Model was discontinued after the war's end. portable record players. A provided far better sound-quality than any of the earlier Victrola models, with The tonearm is made from the same parts as used for the same sets with an acoustic orthophonic Victrola, the head however hosting a horseshoe magnet electric pickup. introduced later in the year). By 1901, the company was reopened and named the Victor Talking Machine Company, AKA The Victor. For doing such a great job repairing my Micromatic Magnavox. on the left) or a portable record player in their parents' basement, they may find the words "highly valuable", even though they may be over 100 years old. could be As time progressed, new manufacturers came into the scene. The early disc issues contained the Edison trademark, Edison's image, the title of the selection, and the composer, all pressed into the glossy black surface of the disc using a half-tone electrotype. You can compare prices through online auctions, eBay, estate sales, thrift markets, etc. machines, with rather poor sound quality. Will keep sending turntables to you. . The designer for the cabinets was H.D. The VV 2-35 was an updated entry-level portable suitcase phonograph introduced in the fall of 1928, replacing the discontinued VV 2-30. your machine into the collector's database by clicking here. won't play. To determine the rarity of a record player, you must be able to answer these questions. For example, it could have a beautiful wood design, or the original purchase documents may still exist. well over 60 years old. Of This is another portable phonograph with dimensions 13.5W X 17H X 7D. but it was never a big seller. 1980's. *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 one production run having pre-Orthophonic components and a second run with full It was developed by two Western Electric researchers, Joseph Maxfield and H. Harrison. front doors were open could certainly give buyers the perception that the This sticker gives information about the patent and copyright dates. looked and sounded somewhat anemic in comparison . The press reported that the new machine was based on Edison's British 1878 patent in order to deter claims of copyright infringement with Victor or Berliner. their ID tags, serialized as usual, but were then placed 'on-hold' for shipment When the old Victrola record players were first introduced, those turntables were some seriously cutting-edge tech.. RCA had been a selling agency for radio makers General Electric and Westinghouse. Whats more, this merged company remains one of the dominators in the music industry. the lower cost, ease of storage and continually improving performance made the Berliner The timing of the VV 2-55, launched in Summer 1928 and sold until 1930, gives some reason for speculation: It is known from letters to dealers that Victor stopped producing acoustic Victrolas in the summer of 1928. Some unscrupulous manufacturers have taken advantage of this to create replicas with identical serial numbers. Victor Talking Machine Company advertisement, Last edited on 18 September 2022, at 00:15, Victor Talking Machine Company: Electrical recording era, Youtube video: Victor Orthophonic Vicrola, Credenza model, playing "No More Worryin" by Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Victor_Orthophonic_Victrola&oldid=1110853621, This page was last edited on 18 September 2022, at 00:15. Works well. Up for sale is a very nice and very rare 1928 VictorModel VE 10-35X Orthophonic Electrola Phonographwith Record Changer . numbers less than 5000) will have been produced with duplicate serial numbers; From high end precision phonographs to childrens basic record player models, including the very popular RCA 45 rpm players. 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. Felt the shop was very patient in listening to my questions and wants. cylinder record (right) was the original invention of Thomas Edison in 1877, and Another difference from competitors' discs was that the vertical-cut method was to be used for the grooves. Like other antique forms, it is expected that the condition of most of these record players shows signs of aging. "[3], As part of a publicity blitz, Victor designated November 2, 1925 as "Victor Day" and, within days, was "swamped with orders exceeding $20 million. The more common spring drive was used in most Victrola models through the 1920s, but by 1928 most phonographs were sold with the electric motors. Still, the phonographs and discs were touted as being acoustically better than those of the competitors. non-folded semi-exponential horn, and did not have a cover over the horn FYLP Restorations also specializes in phonograph and record player repair. improvedsignificantly.
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