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Congratulations! A very nice example.
Clay
The Best Christmas Present Ever!
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FloridaClay
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Re: The Best Christmas Present Ever!
Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume's Laws of Collecting
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
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audiophile102
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Re: The Best Christmas Present Ever!
Yes, very nice. Researching the history of the phonograph adds to the fun. Start your search in the forum and then search the web. The more you read about phonographs, the greater will be your appreciation. Check out this site right now. Tons of interesting information. http://www.victor-victrola.com/product% ... mation.htm Here is a thread about suggested books you might find interesting. http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... =8&t=20350FloridaClay wrote:Congratulations! A very nice example.
Clay
Happy New Year!!!
"You can't take the phonographs nor the money with you, but the contentment the phonographs bring may well make your life better, and happier lives make the world a better place."
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phonogfp
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Re: The Best Christmas Present Ever!
Congratulations, Steve! 
As mentioned earlier, a well-preserved Victrola - especially the earlier designs like yours - have a certain appeal.
A collector friend has a XVI just like yours in his dining room. I admire it whenever I'm there. The first phonograph I ever purchased was this model Victrola (I've owned it for 48 years now), so they have a special place in my heart.
In case you haven't seen them yet, there are a number of interesting articles on the Antiquen Phonograph Society web site. Here's a particularly informative one:
http://www.antiquephono.org/basic-antiq ... onal-tips/
Enjoy those Grand Prize Victors and the magic your mahogany time machine.
George P.
As mentioned earlier, a well-preserved Victrola - especially the earlier designs like yours - have a certain appeal.
A collector friend has a XVI just like yours in his dining room. I admire it whenever I'm there. The first phonograph I ever purchased was this model Victrola (I've owned it for 48 years now), so they have a special place in my heart.
In case you haven't seen them yet, there are a number of interesting articles on the Antiquen Phonograph Society web site. Here's a particularly informative one:
http://www.antiquephono.org/basic-antiq ... onal-tips/
Enjoy those Grand Prize Victors and the magic your mahogany time machine.
George P.
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fran604g
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Re: The Best Christmas Present Ever!
And he still loves it, too (despite going bonkers over Edison Diamond Disc Phonographs).phonogfp wrote:Congratulations, Steve!
A collector friend has a XVI just like yours in his dining room. I admire it whenever I'm there. The first phonograph I ever purchased was this model Victrola (I've owned it for 48 years now), so they have a special place in my heart.
George P.
It was my very first Victrola and the second real "Talking Machine" I had ever owned. It set me in motion on a path that I will travel down for the rest of my life!
Congratulations, Stan, you have a very handsome machine there! What a Merry Christmas it must be.
Best,
Fran
Francis; "i" for him, "e" for her
"Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while" - the unappreciative supervisor.
"Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while" - the unappreciative supervisor.