Antique 1912 Victrola By Victor Talking Machine
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:44036870 | Modified Item: No |
| Brand: Victor Phonographs | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
The VV-IX or Victrola the Ninth, was a very popular "Victrola"; it was the company's premiere tabletop model with a closable lid. Production of the IX ran for more than 13 years, which was certainly a tribute to its success. It became Victor's fourth best-selling model of all time
The earliest VV-IX machines used simple wood baffles to direct the sound internally from the tonearm base to the downward-facing 'slats' at the front opening; closable 'tone doors' were used to... control the sound volume. A full-size 12" turntable was used The original 1911 selling price was $50.00, which equates to approximately $1, 400.00 in today's money. Per factory documentation, a total of just over 569, 000 Victrola VIII models were produced. Production of the IX was likely terminated in the spring of 1924
Several suppliers produced custom base cabinets for the VV-IX. Many of these cabinets merged into the base of the phonograph so perfectly, that the combination of phonograph and base appears as one floor-standing machine. These cabinets were made by a variety of companies, including the Pooley Furniture Company of Philadelphia. While Victor never produced a base cabinet for this model, they were frequently sold as aftermarket accessories by Victor dealers.
The earliest VV-IX machines used simple wood baffles to direct the sound internally from the tonearm base to the downward-facing 'slats' at the front opening; closable 'tone doors' were used to... control the sound volume. A full-size 12" turntable was used The original 1911 selling price was $50.00, which equates to approximately $1, 400.00 in today's money. Per factory documentation, a total of just over 569, 000 Victrola VIII models were produced. Production of the IX was likely terminated in the spring of 1924
Several suppliers produced custom base cabinets for the VV-IX. Many of these cabinets merged into the base of the phonograph so perfectly, that the combination of phonograph and base appears as one floor-standing machine. These cabinets were made by a variety of companies, including the Pooley Furniture Company of Philadelphia. While Victor never produced a base cabinet for this model, they were frequently sold as aftermarket accessories by Victor dealers.
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