Victor Credenza 8-30 Orthophonic Phonograph, ca. 1926..
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USD 999.00 |
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USD 999.00 |
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Friday, September 05, 2008 |
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Friday, September 12, 2008 |
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Littleton, NC |
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Victor (Victor Talking Machine Company, Camden NJ) "Orthophonic" Phonograph, Model: Eight - Thirty "Credenza" 4 - Doors on Front. Ca. 1926 (This model was produced from Nov. 1925 - 1928) IMPORTANT NOTES Regarding Shipping & Payment. 1. Payment - Please Note: Money Order, Personal Check, Cash or paypal. 2. Shipping, This is a large and very heavy item which I do not wish to pack and arrange for freight shipment. 3 ways to get this to the high bidder: 1. Be within striking distance of North Carolina and pick it up yourself. 2. You arrange for freight shipment and the proper packing to safely ship the phonograph by motor freight. 3. I deliver it, buyer pays all expenses and the distance doesn't exceed about 500 miles or a one day trip. There is some flexability here and a prospective bidder may contact me to discuss specific arrangements before placing a bid. Please be aware that the cost of shipment for an item of this size and weight will be expensive, please estimate the costs so that you are aware of them before you bid. Thanks ! This particular Credenza, S/N: X 8372 has an Induction Disc Motor and is for 105 - 125 Volts, 60 Hz. AC Only. The Credenzas came three ways: 1. Spring Wound Motor (Standard) 2. Induction Disc Motor, AC Only (Optional) and a Universal Motor, AC or DC (Optional) If you are unfamiliar with this machine, which was designed by Bell Labs engineers for acoustic playback of the early electrically recorded records that were introduced in 1925. See the book "Look for the Dog" by Robert W. Baumbach, ISBN 0-9606466-0-4 for detailed information. In 1925, when the public first heard the new electrical records played on this machine, there was a large increase in record and instrument sales because this was such a great improvement in sound. Please note that this is an acoustical machine with NO electrical amplification, the sound emanates from a large, 6' folded horn that was mathmatically designed by Bell Labs engineers. This and other models like it were only manufactured for several years because, by the late 1920's, vacuum tube amplification became available for home use. About this particular machine: It is in excellent working order and will produce impressive sound from a clean electrically recorded disc (Well, impressive by 1920's standards !) If you have never heard an Orthophonic or Viva - Tonal (Columbia's version) machine, the difference is "night and day" over all the previous acoustical reproducers. This machine comes with two pick-up heads (shown in two of the photos) one is made from "pot" metal and is the most common type supplied. Most of these are not in good condition as the metal casting usually cracks and splits apart over many years. This one is in fairly good condition (see photo) and works well right now. The other is made from solid brass and is less common. It suffers none of the troubles of the "pot" metal version and this one is in excellent condition. In addition, there will be a large number of new steel needles supplied with this machine as well as some 10" records (at least 9) That said, there are some condition issues with the cabinet: 1.The top has been covered with a new piece of wood laminate, it doesn't look bad and probably covers something much worse underneath ? 2.The back panel is not original, being a new piece of plywood cut to fit, it serves the purpose o'k. 3.The left rear ball foot is damaged and has been repaired, it is missing a piece of the wood. The repair makes it sturdy and, helpfully, it is one of the rear feet. 4.The side veneer is loose in the rear on both sides, the photo shows the worst side. 5.The air dashpots that were designed to let the lid "float" down slowly no longer work. These can probably be repaired, if desired, as the pistons are most likely worn or dried out ? Except as noted above, the Italian Renaissance style cabinet is in overall, good, unrestored condition. This is the 4 - Door Model (The earliest serial Nos. had two large front doors) behind the two small doors is storage for both 10 and 12 inch records. Overall size is: 46" high x 31 1/4" wide x 22" deep (Requires 1 1/2" clearance from a rear wall for top opening) I don't have a weight on it but one would not be far off to estimate it at about 200 Lbs. when crated for freight shipment ? If you have been looking for an orthophonic machine in good working order, this is certainly one to consider, keeping in mind that the cabinet is not in pristine condition. The dealer applied sticker says: Lilly Music Store, Beckley W. VA. Thank you for your interest in this wonderful piece of American history, Craig
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