Featured Phonograph № 71 - Victor Victrola 8-35
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 3:03 pm
Maker: Victor Talking Machine Company
Model: Victor Victrola 8-35
Serial: 5514
Year: 1928
Original Cost: $300
Case/Cabinet size: 38 ½ H x 40 W x 20 ¼ D
Horn Dimensions: Not sure...it's the Victor metal ortho horn used in this, the 8-9 and 10-35 as well.
Repro Parts: None
Current Value Mint: $1000-1500 at best in today's market (with albums)
Interesting Facts: This machine turned up locally on eBay a couple of weeks ago and I've always wanted one of this model. After paying perhaps a bit more than I wanted to, I went to pick it up to discover that not only was everything there (albeit FILTHY), but there were bonuses, including a later RCA Victor ortho replacement reproducer that had never even been used. I still haven't tried it yet, but the isolator is a soft as can be....
The machine originally belonged to a steam ship captain with the last name of Perry who lived near Catskill NY and operated a ship that ran from there to NYC and New Jersey frequently. He seems to have bought most of his records in Hoboken, NJ and Brooklyn judging by the dealer stamps on all the record sleeves. It came with well over 500 orthophonic Victors and Viva Tonal Columbias contemporary to the machine, many in German. Lots of record catalogs were in the drawer as were needle packs and tins as well. This was a machine that was something he was very proud of and certainly used and loved! I'm proud to have it now.
Model: Victor Victrola 8-35
Serial: 5514
Year: 1928
Original Cost: $300
Case/Cabinet size: 38 ½ H x 40 W x 20 ¼ D
Horn Dimensions: Not sure...it's the Victor metal ortho horn used in this, the 8-9 and 10-35 as well.
Repro Parts: None
Current Value Mint: $1000-1500 at best in today's market (with albums)
Interesting Facts: This machine turned up locally on eBay a couple of weeks ago and I've always wanted one of this model. After paying perhaps a bit more than I wanted to, I went to pick it up to discover that not only was everything there (albeit FILTHY), but there were bonuses, including a later RCA Victor ortho replacement reproducer that had never even been used. I still haven't tried it yet, but the isolator is a soft as can be....
The machine originally belonged to a steam ship captain with the last name of Perry who lived near Catskill NY and operated a ship that ran from there to NYC and New Jersey frequently. He seems to have bought most of his records in Hoboken, NJ and Brooklyn judging by the dealer stamps on all the record sleeves. It came with well over 500 orthophonic Victors and Viva Tonal Columbias contemporary to the machine, many in German. Lots of record catalogs were in the drawer as were needle packs and tins as well. This was a machine that was something he was very proud of and certainly used and loved! I'm proud to have it now.