Question regarding 1912 Victrola VV-XIV
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 5:34 pm
Some months ago, I bought this Victrola via on-line EBTH auction. I knew it needed attention at the time, so with the potential to retire in a few months, I've begun examining my "projects".
I knew that the smaller VV-XI of the 1912 era had upright record divider slats, much like the earlier "Queen Anne" Victrola VV-XIV had. When we get to the subsequent version of the VV-XIV, they were sold with albums. Did this model have upright divider slats, or albums? And if albums, were they the larger ones with the brass loop at the spine and 16 sleeves, or something else? I don't see any signs that there was anything installed in that compartment, there is simply a shelf with a wooden strip at the back to stop anything from being shoved back farther. This would lead me to assume it had albums, but I'd feel better knowing for sure. My Victor Data Book is packed away, the the Victor-Victrola site doesn't mention this area so I'm wondering.....
I knew that the smaller VV-XI of the 1912 era had upright record divider slats, much like the earlier "Queen Anne" Victrola VV-XIV had. When we get to the subsequent version of the VV-XIV, they were sold with albums. Did this model have upright divider slats, or albums? And if albums, were they the larger ones with the brass loop at the spine and 16 sleeves, or something else? I don't see any signs that there was anything installed in that compartment, there is simply a shelf with a wooden strip at the back to stop anything from being shoved back farther. This would lead me to assume it had albums, but I'd feel better knowing for sure. My Victor Data Book is packed away, the the Victor-Victrola site doesn't mention this area so I'm wondering.....