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Re: Found in the wild, Victor M
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:19 pm
by dzavracky
It certainly cleaned up really nicely! That horn also looks really good on it!
Cheers,
David
Re: Found in the wild, Victor M
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:06 am
by Victor VII
So glad to see this beautiful piece rescued for posterity. A victory for our hobby. And love your restoration philosophy--a Monarch butterfly re-emerging!
Re: Found in the wild, Victor M
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:22 am
by fran604g
Very exciting, and I like your philosophy in leaving it original using just enough love to bring out its beauty without destroying its history.
Best,
Fran
Re: Found in the wild, Victor M
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:17 pm
by Django
fran604g wrote:Very exciting, and I like your philosophy in leaving it original using just enough love to bring out its beauty without destroying its history.
Best,
Fran
Thank you for the comments and encouragement. I know that the machine could look a lot better with fresh paint, plating, finish and decals, but I am trying to preserve what I have. I respect any opinions regarding whether or not I should go for a full restoration or keep it a survivor, (as I said already, I am trying for minimal). The horn still has the remnants of surface rust and plenty of character flaws, (Flitz polish helped to blend the rust a bit). The Brass bell is hand polished using Bar Keepers polish, and Flitz, (and lots of elbow grease). The ID plate says “M” and the serial number is 21385, so I am thinking that this is probably a 1903 machine. The cabinet still needs some more cleaning, oiling and waxing and the motor needs to be serviced.
Re: Found in the wild, Victor M
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:00 pm
by Phono-Phan
Nice job cleaning your M. I have to agree that this one isn't a candidate for a total restoration. It looks great with just a good cleaning and polishing.
Enjoy!!!!
Re: Found in the wild, Victor M
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:46 pm
by travisgreyfox
Congrats! I'm on your side with keeping her all original. I am also delighted to know that some these are still out there in attics for us to find!
Re: Found in the wild, Victor M
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:39 am
by Django
The horn has no sign of a decal. Does anyone know when Victor began putting them on the horns? I believe that this one is from 1903.
I still have to service the motor and find it a different perch so that I can use my Credenza.
Re: Found in the wild, Victor M
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:47 am
by KCW
It’s looks great. And also, you care and attention is a real tribute to the previous owner. A tip of the hat for that and a job very welll done!