Interesting Record Storage 'Box' in an XIV

CDBPDX · Post by **CDBPDX** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:57 pm

Got a photo of a friends new XIV and it has this unusual record storage bin. I'm trying to get another picture of the round storage bin. Is this original to any Victrola or is it after market?

Thanks! CDB

TinfoilPhono · Post by **TinfoilPhono** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:13 pm

It might be for movie reels. I seem to recall seeing similarly designed reel storage cases when I was a kid, dabbling in old 35mm and 16mm films. But it's been about 50 years....

Post by **Roaring20s** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 12:20 am

I've seen those pop up on eBay occasionally.
I thought that I saved images of that case.
The box is made of metal and it has a plastic handle.

Here is an English version by Winel.
It has cardboard dividers and an index page. Holds about 25 records.

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James

estott · Post by **estott** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:14 am

I think that's more of a 1930's-40's piece, something to go with a portable phonograph.

Player-Tone · Post by **Player-Tone** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:05 pm

I would love one of those for my VV-50!

Post by **gramophone78** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:11 pm

TinfoilPhono wrote:It might be for movie reels. I seem to recall seeing similarly designed reel storage cases when I was a kid, dabbling in old 35mm and 16mm films. But it's been about 50 years....

CDBPDX wrote:Got a photo of a friends new XIV and it has this unusual record storage bin. I'm trying to get another picture of the round storage bin. Is this original to any Victrola or is it after market?

Thanks! CDB

I will have to concur with Rene on this one. The case in question is for movie reels. Looks like it was made by Keystone.

Henry · Post by **Henry** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 8:10 pm

gramophone78 wrote:
TinfoilPhono wrote:It might be for movie reels. I seem to recall seeing similarly designed reel storage cases when I was a kid, dabbling in old 35mm and 16mm films. But it's been about 50 years....
CDBPDX wrote:Got a photo of a friends new XIV and it has this unusual record storage bin. I'm trying to get another picture of the round storage bin. Is this original to any Victrola or is it after market?

Thanks! CDB
I will have to concur with Rene on this one. The case in question is for movie reels. Looks like it was made by Keystone.

FYI, I have a beautiful little Keystone model K-108 8mm movie projector, vintage late 1940s, with a very similar (if not identical?) brown crinkle paint finish. Very handsome, and the machine is a delight: made in the USA, finely machined parts, quiet operation, absolutely reliable. I would expect that record canister to be just as high quality. Lucky you!