Fitted cabinet for Victrola VV-IX

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Fitted cabinet for Victrola VV-IX

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I found a cabinet yesterday that's a perfect fit for my old Victrola VV-IX. The legs fit into a matching cradle on the top of the cabinet. While it isn't a showpiece, neither is my Victrola, so it works very well with it. I was wondering if anyone knew the manufacturer, I'm attaching a few pictures. There are no markings on it at all. I have no idea if Pooley made it or some other 3rd party manufacturer. I believe Victor never made any of these themselves. I can only hope to find a key for it someday, because of course that's missing. But the beat up mahogany finish in not a horrible match for my beat up mahogany Victrola, so I'm happy. Any info appreciated. Thank you---
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Thats a fine cabinet and one of the better matching ones for a IX.

I am away from my library of phono books at the moment but if memory serves me correct that very cabinet is shown in one of the Fabrizio & Paul Books. I believe it is pictured in the Gadgets, Gizmos and Contraptions Book. I will confirm exactly which book when I get back to home unless someone beats me to it (George, I know you are out there!).

Each of the Fabrizio & Paul books is a wealth of information and contains tons of information. You should buy the whole set it will provide a resource LIKE NO OTHER. High quality pictures of the more common to the rare and exotic machines and accessories! Invaluable in my opinion. John
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Ripduf1 wrote:Thats a fine cabinet and one of the better matching ones for a IX.

I am away from my library of phono books at the moment but if memory serves me correct that very cabinet is shown in one of the Fabrizio & Paul Books. I believe it is pictured in the Gadgets, Gizmos and Contraptions Book. I will confirm exactly which book when I get back to home unless someone beats me to it (George, I know you are out there!).

Each of the Fabrizio & Paul books is a wealth of information and contains tons of information. You should buy the whole set it will provide a resource LIKE NO OTHER. High quality pictures of the more common to the rare and exotic machines and accessories! Invaluable in my opinion. John
Thank you so much!

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The cabinet and VV IX is worth cleaning up and restoration. It looks like it will clean up nice with GOJO or some other kind of cleaner. This is a very nice set up.
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I agree with Harvey. A good cleaning with GoJo would do wonders for each piece. I've always enjoyed that combination of base cabinet and Victrola. Very attractive and stylish.

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OK. I arrived home and you can find the cabinet on page 219 of F&P "Antique Phonograph Accessories and Contraptions" book. They indicate there is no maker marked in the example pictured. John
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Ripduf1 wrote:OK. I arrived home and you can find the cabinet on page 219 of F&P "Antique Phonograph Accessories and Contraptions" book. They indicate there is no maker marked in the example pictured. John
Thank you! The book costs more than I paid for the cabinet, so I may not ever see the picture you mentioned but it's good to know it's there!

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