Hello. New Member here. I am searching ANY older Victrola signage to "decorate" around my Victrola. Having difficulties finding much, if anything. Any tips Appreciated. I have an VV-XVI with L-Shaped doors..anything specific to that would be incredible.
thanks for reading!!!
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- Curt A
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Re: Wanted: Victrola Advertising
Welcome, glad you are here... That's a really nice L door... Wish I could help with the ads, but maybe someone here can help.
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
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Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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Re: Wanted: Victrola Advertising
thanks... think i got a lil lucky considering i knew zilch about Victrolas before buyin. some minor research. gave $550 and sent the motor to have it rebuilt. Have learned its rare to find em with all the original leather record binders!!! I dig it!!! Its great fit for my cabin!Curt A wrote:Welcome, glad you are here... That's a really nice L door... Wish I could help with the ads, but maybe someone here can help.
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It's icing on the cake to find an L door in quarter sawn oak, with nice striping... Most are mahogany...
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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Re: Wanted: Victrola Advertising
Original signage is awesome, no doubt! Have you considered original paper ads from the time era, then matted and framed? In my little bit of experience, some of those old ads are really cool looking and can add a lot to the room - and be an economical alternative... just a thought. Beautiful Victrola by the way...
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which do I have?? lolol...dnt think i have "striping"Curt A wrote:It's icing on the cake to find an L door in quarter sawn oak, with nice striping... Most are mahogany...
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Re: Wanted: Victrola Advertising
I am considering that!!! im kinda a sign guy tho...have MANY, jus ZERO Victrola!!Granby wrote:Original signage is awesome, no doubt! Have you considered original paper ads from the time era, then matted and framed? In my little bit of experience, some of those old ads are really cool looking and can add a lot to the room - and be an economical alternative... just a thought. Beautiful Victrola by the way...
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Quarter sawn oak is different from regular cut oak, it gives a "tiger striped" appearance. Yours is exceptional, since the "striping"/"flaking" is very pronounced... GOOGLE "quarter sawn oak" for an explanation...LShaped wrote:which do I have?? lolol...dnt think i have "striping"Curt A wrote:It's icing on the cake to find an L door in quarter sawn oak, with nice striping... Most are mahogany...
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"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
- Curt A
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Re: Wanted: Victrola Advertising
Regarding signage... Phonograph related metal signs are very rare and therefore very expensive. Phonograph related banners are in the same category... rare and expensive. If you were to find a nice 28" porcelain Victor or Columbia record sign, expect to pay close to $2,000+ for a nice one. I have never seen a Victrola "L door" sign, other than paper ads, but I haven't seen everything...
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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Re: Wanted: Victrola Advertising
I don't know if reproduced banners will do it for you or not, but these are NICE:
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