Early VV-XIV Lincoln NE

[AmberolaAndy]

It looks like an attempt may have been made to reamalgamate the finish?

Garret

*Amalgamate the finish. ‘Reamalgamating’ implies that it had already been amalgamated when reamalgamation was attempted.

I could try it but for such a rare machine I don’t know.

[schweg]

I don't think anyone was suggesting that this cabinet needs anything that is not already done. Just clarifying a refinishing term. If it looks as good in person as it does in the pictures, I'd leave it and enjoy it as it is right now.

[AmberolaAndy]

Ok I’ll be getting it later this week or next week the seller had something come up at work so I’ll won’t be getting it tomorrow.

[AmberolaAndy]

I showed the seller my schedule for the next week and haven’t heard a word outta them for almost two days. My anxiety is flaring up but I don’t wan’t to be rude or bother them if something serious happened with the seller because life happens when you least expect it.

[Django]

I showed the seller my schedule for the next week and haven’t heard a word outta them for almost two days. My anxiety is flaring up but I don’t wan’t to be rude or bother them if something serious happened with the seller because life happens when you least expect it.

It’s funny how these machines can consume us, (I can relate). I hope that it works out well for you.

[AmberolaAndy]

Ok I agreed with the seller and my stepdad that I will be coming down to Lincoln on Wednesday.

This should work out better than them coming to me.

[AmberolaAndy]

Reading the Victor Data Book and doing a bit of math I’ve made a hypothesis of July 1911 being the manufacture date.

XIV 501 to about 4995 had been made between 9/1910 and 6/1911.

1,907 XIV Machines were made between 7/1911 and 9/1911, this machine 5472 being one of them.

I wish there were more information about specific months which machines have been shipped instead of quarterly.

[AmberolaAndy]

I GOT IT!! Thank you Jerry and everyone for helping me!! My First Victrola since June 2020!

[alang]

Congratulations!

Andreas

[mattrx]

I've owned one of these before and would love to own one again, but 20+ hours round trip puts a damper on desire. Still, if anyone is heading near Memphis from Lincoln, let me know. Price Plus delivery costs is definitely an option!

Matt