New Acquisition-- Spider Leg VV-X

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Just thought I'd post a quick pic. I attended a local auction yesterday and came home with a Spider Leg X.. It's in great shape. I'll do a little clean up on it, but it really doesn't need much--

The good (and the bad) is that it was only $40 (plus $4 BP)... Good for me, but shows that the market for machines isn't very strong. The auction was conducted both in-person and online.

I recently sold a larger VV-XVIII, leaving a free corner in our parlor... The X will grace the space well.
Picture below shows it at the auction.

Brad Abell

[Jerry B.]

I've always liked the "spider leg" X. The styling is so unique and almost delicate. Every model was different. Thanks for posting.

Jerry B.

[drh]

Now you need an Edison A-150 or Amberola III to keep it company!

Congrats on a great find and a bargain. Question: the A-150 originaly came with a set of six Edison record storage cases to outfit the shelf. Did Victor sell this machine with something similar?

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Thanks David and Jerry -- I've always liked the Spider Leg X as well, but had never picked one up... other priorities I guess. I went to the auction specifically for that machine--prepared to pay quite a bit more. I was very surprised to here "sold" at $40!

I've had a few A-100's over the years-- Never have had an Amberola III. As David knows, I've been downsizing, but since I sold my Circassian VE-XVIII, that corner has looked bare And my granddaughter loves to stand on my feet and dance, so I had to get another machine in that room (Blame it on a 3 year old-- Can't get in trouble that way!)

I have no idea if Victor made albums specifically for the Spider X... That would be a nice find if they did--

Brad Abell

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Here's an advert featuring the VV-X, which one could purchase with or without albums. I have a full set of these albums on the shelf of my VV-X.

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That's a great ad for the Spider Leg... I may have some albums, though not likely A-E.....if not, gives me something to look for
Thanks Much!

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I should have mentioned --- these 12" albums (A-E) have nickel-plated pulls on the spines, and silver-colored embossing on the spines and front covers. They are not that easy to find...

Good luck in your quest,
Bob

[JohnM]

$10 in 1913 is equivalent to $316 in 2024 dollars! Albums were expensive!

[phonolady]

Brad,
Congratulations on your new Spider Leg! We have one and it is one of Lerria's favorite machines.

We do not have the special albums for this machine and I have never seen a set for sale.

These albums must be very rare, but I am glad to see the picture of what they look like.

All the best,

David & Lerria Rosamond