Info about dark finish Victrola Key

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Robert Carver
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Info about dark finish Victrola Key

Post by Robert Carver »

Hi everyone,
I have a Victrola V key which is not like my others which are gold or nickel plated. This appears to have an original darker finish. Was this for a special wood Victrola like Flemish or English Oak or something? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Pathe Logical
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Re: Info about dark finish Victrola Key

Post by Pathe Logical »

Hi Bob,

Good to see you posting here again! It would be nice to see a photo of this key next to one or more of your gold Victor keys for comparison. From the photos you posted, it looks to be a gold key with a lot of the plating worn away --- but you seem to indicate that is not the case.

Below are pics of the three colors of typical/common "V" keys I have (with and without artificial lighting). The darker key is sort of an anodized black that matched the exterior metal parts on a dark mahogany VV-100 I once owned. Perhaps other finishes exist on keys.

Also, PM is being sent just to talk.

Hope others chime in,
Bob Coon --- WI
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