Hello All ... I went to the auction preview. The machine was a Victrola VV IX, s/n 529390 in mahogany with a No.2 soundbox.
It was set inside the top of an oak cabinet with a hinged, rear trim piece that lowered to allow the machine to slide in and out. The four upper cabinet, trim pieces that held the machine in place were ill fitting at the corner joints. Both the machine's and lower cabinet's appearance were distressed beyond the fact that the woods of the machine and cabinet did not match. Both would have required refinishing; in my view. I do not know if the phonograph worked or not as I left the premises after my inspection. I wonder what it will sell for? Maybe I'll call the auctioneer tomorrow ... just out of curiosity. Regards, David David Ridgeway wrote: > Hello All ... > > Tomorrow, I plan to attend an auction that will offer what the > auctioneer says is a, "Victrola, VV TX." > > I think it is a VV IX but when I view the photo (of very poor quality) > it appears to be a tabletop Victrola attached, perhaps permanently, to > a victorian style record storage cabinet. The wood appears to be oak. > > Any tips on what I might be up against and what I might look for? > > Thanks to all. > > David > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-l mailing list > [email protected] > http://t2.cwihosting.com/mailman/listinfo/phono-l_oldcrank.com >
