THIS ITEM IS SOLD
Victor III
It is unusual to find an instrument as beautifully sustained as this. It clearly spent no time at all in a damp barn or basement, or a broiling attic -- EVERYTHING is nothing short of extraordinarily well preserved -- the original cabinet finish, hardware, and especially the horn with original paint and gold decoration.
The horn has its original black enamel in excellent condition. The horn by no means looks brand new, but it perfectly matches the rest of the instrument --- having descended the long parade of years in a dignified and venerable condition. Note the original horn decal.
The cabinet finish is light and bright. Spotlessly clean. Completely original.
We removed all traces of dirt, crud, grease and gunk. And we carefully calibrated each component to factory specifications. Absolutely every detail has been attended. And therefore, you may view it today - and HEAR it -- as your great-grandparents would have done back in the day. The support bracket has original gold filigree decoration. And we meticulously rebuilt the soundbox (needlehead) to play loudly and clearly. Note the horn has an original patent decal near the point at which it attaches to the elbow.
Powerful, double-spring motor. Will play your 78s smoothly and reliably. Can you imagine the kind of filthy, jury-rigged, worn out junk you find on eBay? Our commitment to quality is the veritable antidote to online shyster garbage from amateur dealers who overinflate their experience. A friend recently sent us a phonograph to fix that he had purchased on eBay for a rather high price. Quite frankly, it was CRIMINAL how badly our friend had been deceived. The machine was a wreck, it would not play, it could not play because of missing parts. This is what you can expect from the amateurs who abound online.
Original motor schematic inside the cabinet.
Under the cabinet, this original patent notice with the serial number penciled in at the upper right.
A strong, reliable instrument, with a double-spring motor that produces high quality sound from your 78 rpm records. The stunning horn, gleaming like ebony. A knock-out!
Price: $2350.00, plus s/h (NY State residents must add sales tax, where applicable).
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Henrietta, NY 14467 USA