Here's a link to a great resource that may help you.MarkH wrote:Also, is there any way I can find out what year this phonograph was made? I didn't see any obvious stamping.
Thanks!
Mark
http://www.victor-victrola.com/2-55.htm
Fran
Here's a link to a great resource that may help you.MarkH wrote:Also, is there any way I can find out what year this phonograph was made? I didn't see any obvious stamping.
Thanks!
Mark
The serial number is probably on the speed indicator. You have to take the turntable off by unscrewing the center post to see it.MarkH wrote:Also, is there any way I can find out what year this phonograph was made? I didn't see any obvious stamping.
Your a motor cycle / car guy so you might appreciate that the original paint, even worn and faded is only original once. As an antique collector I want to see a clean well running machine. When someone decides to strip and refinish an antique, the value is diminished. Many instances require refinishing / painting, because the finish is completely worn away or severely damaged. My advise to you is to leave the gold parts alone and learn to appreciate the history of the machine. It's your ancestors hands repeatedly touching the tone arm that wore down parts of the gold color. That's kinda cool.MarkH wrote:I took a few pictures of the vv 2-55...I'm hoping to understand what type of gold coating is on my machine.
How best should I restore the gold bits? I'd like to do it correctly. To me, it almost looks like a rattle can spray paint - but it's 90 years old (so I'm guessing not).
MarkH wrote:........How best should I restore the gold bits? I'd like to do it correctly. To me, it almost looks like a rattle can spray paint - but it's 90 years old (so I'm guessing not).
Thanks,
Mark