Make: Victor
Model: 5
Serial #: 13954
Year(s) Made: 190?
Original Cost: $60.00
Case/Cabinet Size: 16¼ x 16¼ x 7½
Turntable/Mandrel: 12"
Reproducer/Sound-Box: Exhibition
Motor: 3 springs
Horn Dimensions: 36" x 23"
Reproduction Parts: springs, motor board screws, turn table felt & rubber bits in reproducer
Current Value: ~
Interesting Facts: the big brass horn is my favourite; it really stands out! there's over 6 lbs of brass in that horn.
I'm also looking for an original crank as the one pictured belongs to my Victor IV.
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Featured Phonograph #103
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Featured Phonograph #103
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Machines I own: Edison Standard A, suitcase Home, Home A, Triumph A & B, Columbia type BS, Standard Model A, Victor E, IV & V, Pathéphone No.4
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Re: Featured Phonograph #103
Congratulations, that's a great machine. I agree, that brass horn looks stunning.
I am a bit confused about the serial number though. Based on the Victor Data Book S/N 13954 would make this a type M from about 1905, but based on the pictures of the case, elbow, and brake it looks like a type A from 1909 to 1913. Does anyone have an explanation?
Thanks for sharing.
Andreas
I am a bit confused about the serial number though. Based on the Victor Data Book S/N 13954 would make this a type M from about 1905, but based on the pictures of the case, elbow, and brake it looks like a type A from 1909 to 1913. Does anyone have an explanation?
Thanks for sharing.
Andreas
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Re: Featured Phonograph #103
Nice! Don't polish that horn either. Looks just perfect.
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Re: Featured Phonograph #103
it has the right motor for slotted crank and the early motor board latch. elbow is the early pinned kind, I bought it separately with the horn (I'm not sure if it's "right"). I can't tell for the brake but it's been there for a long time that's for sure.alang wrote:Congratulations, that's a great machine. I agree, that brass horn looks stunning.
I am a bit confused about the serial number though. Based on the Victor Data Book S/N 13954 would make this a type M from about 1905, but based on the pictures of the case, elbow, and brake it looks like a type A from 1909 to 1913. Does anyone have an explanation?
Thanks for sharing.
Andreas
don't worry, I have no intention to polish it! I absolutely love the rich brown color.Valecnik wrote:Nice! Don't polish that horn either. Looks just perfect.
Machines I own: Edison Standard A, suitcase Home, Home A, Triumph A & B, Columbia type BS, Standard Model A, Victor E, IV & V, Pathéphone No.4
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Re: Featured Phonograph #103
The horns wicked. Nice work
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Re: Featured Phonograph #103
Wow, what a great combo with that horn! Fantastic! I know some people prefer a Victor VI as the "be all and end all" of the standard Victor lineup, but the V is my absuloute favorite.
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Re: Featured Phonograph #103
Wow - that is some horn! There's no place for a weak elbow on THAT machine! Looks great...
I agree with Sean regarding the Victor VI. Ultimately, it's all subjective... I owned a Victor VI for a year or two, but wound up selling it to help finance something I liked better. The Victor V strikes me as Victor's top-of-the-line machine without any pretensions. But goodness knows lots of people were willing to pay the freight for that added pretense just over a century ago, and many continue to admire and covet the VI. Viva la difference!
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I agree with Sean regarding the Victor VI. Ultimately, it's all subjective... I owned a Victor VI for a year or two, but wound up selling it to help finance something I liked better. The Victor V strikes me as Victor's top-of-the-line machine without any pretensions. But goodness knows lots of people were willing to pay the freight for that added pretense just over a century ago, and many continue to admire and covet the VI. Viva la difference!
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I agree. I have always preferred the IV over the VI.OrthoSean wrote:Wow, what a great combo with that horn! Fantastic! I know some people prefer a Victor VI as the "be all and end all" of the standard Victor lineup, but the V is my absuloute favorite.
Sean
Nice horn and machine.
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I too, like the Victor V. To me, it's a massive, masculine machine. It has a real man's look to it. It also, has a Mission Oak or Craftsman look to it also. I love that big horn. I'll bet it barks. Congrats on a nice machine.
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Re: Featured Phonograph #103
Well, all has been stated already. As Arts & Crafts collectors.....a Victor 5 is certainly all that. Now you just need a nice A&C record stand to finish off the set.... . Way to go Leo. JP is a heck of a guy... .