HOLY MOLY! That is a story right there. I have seen two of them at Charlie Martin's place in Pennsylvania (some years ago). He also had a Victor Schoolhouse Victrola (the one with the wheels) and an Opera at various times. He got some good stuff in there. John
Bob Johnson <[email protected]> wrote: I acquired the Vernis Martin with the upside down decal by trading an Edison Eclipse and a Victrola XVIII for it in mid-2003. The former owner is a collector as well. For those on the list who don't know me, I am the proud owner of seven Vernis Martin Victrolas. Loran Hughes will soon post a picture of six of them on my website www.mrvictor.com The seventh one is currently under restoration. Bob -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 2:01 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: RE: [Phono-L] Which one? And why? Thanks Bob! Is there a story behind the acquisition? -----Original Message----- From: "Bob Johnson" Subj: RE: [Phono-L] Which one? And why? Date: Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:50 am Size: 2K To: "'Antique Phonograph List'" Good Morning John: You have my permission to reprint the picture of the lid decal. Bob -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 6:35 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: RE: [Phono-L] Which one? And why? Hi Bob Would you mind if I included the picture of the lid in the next GSPS Record (newsletter of the California chapter of MAPS)? And Loran, may I use the picture of the torn Victrola decal? John RObles Bob Johnson wrote: Hello All: I am the owner of the Upside Down Decal Vernis Martin. Thanks Jerry for your kind words on our collection. Regarding the upside down decal, noted Victor / Victrola historian and author Robert Baumbach had also speculated to me that it never made it out of the factory but was also never made right and sat in the factory for years. Most likely in the anticipation of coming of the Orthophonic era and November 1925 "Victor Day" the factory was ordered to sell remaining inventory at "outta here" prices. Bob Baumbach did indicate to me a year or two ago that he is aware of one or two other Victrolas with upside down or "not perfectly centered" decals. They are indeed rare items and I am thrilled to have it. Thanks all. Bob Johnson -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of estott Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 4:10 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Which one? And why? I wonder if it sat at the factory waiting to be fixed until it was out of style, and someone said "Mark it down and move it out" Eric Stott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Loran T. Hughes" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Which one? And why? > On Nov 26, 2006, at 3:01 PM, john robles wrote: > >> Fascinating. Is there a picture of an upside down decal available?? >> John Robles > > http://mrvictor.com/phono_collection/victor/photos/v050.jpg > > Loran > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > [email protected] > > Phono-L Archive > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ > > Support Phono-L > http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank > _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list [email protected] Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list [email protected] Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ --- message truncated --- _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list [email protected] Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list [email protected] Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
