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Sleek mahogany cabinet, silky mahogany horn -- stunning! We have professionally restored this splendid instrument using original materials, returning it to the precise look it had when it left the Victor factory in Camden, NJ over a century ago.
We carefully preserved the original "His Master's Voice" horn decal -- still crisp and bright. In fact, our painstaking process of preserving this decal is not unlike the same time consuming steps used to remove years of grunge from valuable paintings -- even the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel! The decal was perfectly intact when we obtained this instrument, but it was virtually obscured by thick layers of shellac that had darkened almost to the point of opacity. Using Q-tips and special solvents, we scrupulously removed the tenacious over-coatings, in miniscule sections -- until the original decal was utterly free of its bonds. This level of professional work you will not find elsewhere.
Can you imagine anything prettier? The condition of the hardware is excellent. This instrument fairly gleams! What's the difference between what you buy from us and what you buy on eBay? EVERYTHING! On eBay you get patched-up junk that is grossly misrepresented. You shouldn't believe a word of what you read there. Phonophan gives you the highest quality instruments and restorations, all work don't under the personal supervision of Tim Fabrizio, who has a degree in Fine Arts, has devoted his life to meticulous restoration work, and has written eight books on the subject of antique phonographs.
We replaced the ornate gilt filigree on the original back-bracket. The hardware glistens. And of course, we restored the soundbox (needlehead) to produce sweet, loud and clear music. Every single part, down to the smallest screw, was disassembled, cleaned, calibrated and returned to its factory-original position. The motor is strong, reliable and the power of its double-spring will play any record.
A clean, quiet, smooth-running motor, expertly adjusted.
The motor schematic inside the cabinet.
Most Victor talking machines were constructed of oak. Reasonably few were mahogany. This makes the Victor IV a rarity, and the look of it is undeniably alluring. This scrupulously preserved, excellent playing, sleekly beautiful Victor is a delight to the eyes AND ears!
Price: $4450.00 US, plus shipping and handling. (NY State residents must pay sales tax, if applicable.)
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