New to the hobby
-
- Victor Jr
- Posts: 9
- Joined: Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:05 pm
New to the hobby
Hey everyone my names Jesse and i am from the boston area. I recently had found an interest in getting my first phonograph machine. But in the meantime i have come across a few pieces i would like to get some possible history, value as i will use the funds from those to put towards the machine. Any help be much appreciated. I posted below some photos.
-
- Victor Jr
- Posts: 9
- Joined: Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:05 pm
-
- Victor Jr
- Posts: 9
- Joined: Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:05 pm
-
- Victor V
- Posts: 2183
- Joined: Sat Jul 09, 2016 7:12 pm
Re: New to the hobby
I don't know anything about the "Resurrectone" reproducer or "sound box," other than it's one of scores of off-brand components manufactured in the teens/1920s.
Here's an ad from a 1919 issue of Popular Mechanics -- SEE: https://books.google.com/books?id=R69IA ... er&f=false
---------------------------------
The tonearm and reproducer in photo one are from a Victrola produced during the later teens into the mid-1920s. You can learn about the various models, components used, etc., from this site: http://victor-victrola.com/
I wouldn't venture a guess as to potential value, but similar components come up for sale all the time on sites such as eBay. You might want to scour the ads and bookmark some auctions for similar items, and track them to completion to see what they sell for.
OF
Here's an ad from a 1919 issue of Popular Mechanics -- SEE: https://books.google.com/books?id=R69IA ... er&f=false
---------------------------------
The tonearm and reproducer in photo one are from a Victrola produced during the later teens into the mid-1920s. You can learn about the various models, components used, etc., from this site: http://victor-victrola.com/
I wouldn't venture a guess as to potential value, but similar components come up for sale all the time on sites such as eBay. You might want to scour the ads and bookmark some auctions for similar items, and track them to completion to see what they sell for.
OF
-
- Victor Jr
- Posts: 9
- Joined: Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:05 pm
Re: New to the hobby
That's cool. Thanks ortho. Any idea on value
- phonolamplighter
- Victor O
- Posts: 98
- Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:12 pm
- Personal Text: Say it With Music
- Location: Portland, Oregon
Re: New to the hobby
Welcome Jesse,
Your tone arm with No. 2 Victrola reproducer is SIMILAR to one for sale on e-bay for $120. However, the nut holding the tone arm into the bracket is incorrect and will undoubtedly reduce the value.
The 'Resurrectone' reproducer and box almost look like new old stock. The Hoffay Talking Machine Co. was founded in New York in 1915 by Joseph Hoffay, an inventor. He introduced the 'Resurrectone' reproducer in November 1917 and developed several types. The company was filed into bankruptcy by November 1920, but Mr.Hoffay continued to invent and patent his reproducers intended to be used on any talking machine throughout 1921 and early 1922.
Since is considered an 'off-brand', the market may be small. Other off-brand reproducers in less than fine condition have been selling for $20 to $100. It will depend on condition and desirability.
Hope this is helpful
Your tone arm with No. 2 Victrola reproducer is SIMILAR to one for sale on e-bay for $120. However, the nut holding the tone arm into the bracket is incorrect and will undoubtedly reduce the value.
The 'Resurrectone' reproducer and box almost look like new old stock. The Hoffay Talking Machine Co. was founded in New York in 1915 by Joseph Hoffay, an inventor. He introduced the 'Resurrectone' reproducer in November 1917 and developed several types. The company was filed into bankruptcy by November 1920, but Mr.Hoffay continued to invent and patent his reproducers intended to be used on any talking machine throughout 1921 and early 1922.
Since is considered an 'off-brand', the market may be small. Other off-brand reproducers in less than fine condition have been selling for $20 to $100. It will depend on condition and desirability.
Hope this is helpful
Ed and Nancy
- Curt A
- Victor Monarch Special
- Posts: 6431
- Joined: Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:32 pm
- Personal Text: Needle Tins are Addictive
- Location: Belmont, North Carolina
Re: New to the hobby
Welcome to the Forum... love that reproducer.
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
-
- Victor V
- Posts: 2165
- Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:35 pm
- Personal Text: on instagram as "oncedeadsound"
- Location: just outside Philadelphia, PA
Re: New to the hobby
Actually, thats incorrect. There is nothing wrong with that later style support assembly, I have the exact same thing on a VV-210.phonolamplighter wrote:Your tone arm with No. 2 Victrola reproducer is SIMILAR to one for sale on e-bay for $120. However, the nut holding the tone arm into the bracket is incorrect and will undoubtedly reduce the value.
-
- Victor Jr
- Posts: 9
- Joined: Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:05 pm
Re: New to the hobby
Thanks guys, do you think it's possible to get $100 for both? You think that's fair asking price. Again using this money to buy my first phono.
-
- Victor Monarch
- Posts: 4172
- Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:23 pm
- Personal Text: I have good days...this might not be one of them
- Location: Albany NY
Re: New to the hobby
That seems not unreasonable, though I'd only be interested in the RessurectoneKamikidEFFL1 wrote:Thanks guys, do you think it's possible to get $100 for both? You think that's fair asking price. Again using this money to buy my first phono.