RCA Victor : How old?

12/10/2004 3:50:11 PMLorraine

Hi there!

I'm just wondering if any experts out there can help me figure out the age or model number of a victrola I recently purchased from an antique dealer. It is a portable model in a leather case which is electric, plays 78s, and has an internal speaker. Any ideas? I would really appreciate any input.

Cheers!

Lorraine

12/11/2004 10:52:20 PMNick

:Hi there!
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:I'm just wondering if any experts out there can help me figure out the age or model number of a victrola I recently purchased from an antique dealer. It is a portable model in a leather case which is electric, plays 78s, and has an internal speaker. Any ideas? I would really appreciate any input.
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:Cheers!
: Usually there are four screws holding the turntable mounting board in place. Remove them and lift up the board - there should be some kind of label inside. Make sure it is unplugged.
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:Lorraine

12/13/2004 10:58:08 AMLorraine

Tried that and there's no label.....hmmmm....not sure what to try next... Any ideas? Would anyone be able to tell if I posted some pictures?

12/13/2004 1:43:05 PMThomas Dermody

Pictures would be great.

T.D.

:Tried that and there's no label.....hmmmm....not sure what to try next... Any ideas? Would anyone be able to tell if I posted some pictures?

12/14/2004 5:03:25 PMLorraine

OK.

Here are some photos. Any ideas as to what model it is and/or when it was made? The box is wood covered with leather and the top has a record storage slot.

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12/14/2004 7:57:26 PMEd Kraushar

Hi Lorraine,

I see from your email address that you are located in Canada.

I looked at the photos and your Victrola appears to be an acoustic one with an electric motor drive. No amplifier or speaker, probably a small internal horn as in the earlier wind-up phonos.

I have the RCA service Manuals from 1927 to 1954 an it is not in them, probably because it is acoustic and has no tubes. This makes it harder to date.

Perhaps someone at the Canadian Vintage Phono Society www.capsnews.org could help date it. Failing that I may be able to locate the email address of an individual that may be able to look at your photos but I would not want to post it without permission. I could email it if needed.

Ed,
Campbellford, Ontario.

12/14/2004 10:59:21 PMLorraine

Thanks Victor - I really appreciate your help! I will look into your sources...sounds promising!

12/14/2004 11:01:04 PMLorraine

Ooops...I forgot to mention the model is actually from the States, although I am personally located in Canada.