1902 Victor R Phonograph Pre - Dog Berliner Era Zinc Horn Outstanding
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:44040349 |
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Here's a beautiful 1902 Victor R disc phonograph that's in good working order and needs nothing to be enjoyed immediately.
Condition is excellent. Original zinc horn, with original horn paint. Original long-throat, round hole Victor Exhibition reproducer, original striped oxide finish on the support arm, on the bedplate, on the back of the reproducer, and on the corner fittings. Original felt buffers on the underside of the motorboard, original gear train and governor, original brake, original cabinet finish, etc.
The phonograph runs well and no has no trouble making it through a record without the need for re-winding.
The turntable felt, crank and record hold down are 30+ year old replacements and at this point they're almost indistinguishable from the originals. The phonograph is otherwise original throughout, with no restoration, no repairs, no replica parts.
I'll include with the phonograph an early Victor 7" record of my choice. Other records are available on Ebay and elsewhere.
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