Victrola VTLA - Question about the filagree carving

[Jmcmahan67]

We acquired this Victrola VTLA a while back and restored the motor. It has the inside metal tag marked VTLA. Every other VTLA that I have seen has a different Filagree carving at the top, and I had never seen one with this “X” pattern before. This 1907 VTLA was originally sold at a music store on 5th Ave in Manhattan. Have any of you seen this ‘X’ pattern? Are there other patterns out there? Any information would be helpful.

Thanks.

[Jmcmahan67]

For additional context, attached is a picture of the VTLA filigree that I am accustomed to seeing.

[Garret]

Do you have clear, macro images of the filagree?

[EarlH]

I am thinking if Victor had put that on they would have centered it, at least on the front. It really doesn't look bad though. Someone spent a lot of time getting the dye out of the cabinet when they refinished it. 40 or so years ago that was a popular way to refinish mahogany. At least they didn't strip it and give it the "antique" tune-up with gold or yellow.... Good luck with it now, they are nice machines.

[Skihawx]

I think some of the original had fallen off and it was replaced during the refinishing process.

[Jmcmahan67]

All good comments. I will try to update with additional close up pictures of the filigree in the next few days.

[Garret]

I want to say that this machine was previously discussed elsewhere, maybe on one of the Facebook groups?

[Jmcmahan67]

Thanks for the information, but I’ve never actually posted anything about this machine on Facebook. Since this machine belongs to my daughter, I will ask her, but I doubt that she posted anything either.