Variations in Victrola keys, when they took place

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Variations in Victrola keys, when they took place

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At least some VTLA and XII Victrolas have wreath keys. I have an XII with the early cabinet and no key. Does anyone know when the change was made from the wreath key to the key with the V?

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If it's any help, my XII (No.2781) came with a wreath key.

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phonogfp wrote:If it's any help, my XII (No.2781) came with a wreath key.

George P.
Thanks George. Did your wreath key have vertical or horizontal grooves?

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Here you go:

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Thanks again George. That was what I needed to see. I am still curious when the change took place, but I guess that some details will remain in the past and are probably not really that important.

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