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ChesterCheetah18 wrote: Thu Nov 27, 2025 2:09 am I wondered what that was for also. I wish I had an answer, but the flag holder idea works just fine. The machine itself is very similar to the VV 1-1 or “Victrolita”, which took the place of the VV-IV in the U.S. catalog with the introduction of the Orthophonic machines.
I didn’t think to look at the auction. Is the bottom open?

Steve

Canuk Phonographs wrote: Sun Nov 30, 2025 8:02 pm

ChesterCheetah18 wrote: Thu Nov 27, 2025 2:09 am I wondered what that was for also. I wish I had an answer, but the flag holder idea works just fine. The machine itself is very similar to the VV 1-1 or “Victrolita”, which took the place of the VV-IV in the U.S. catalog with the introduction of the Orthophonic machines.
I didn’t think to look at the auction. Is the bottom open?

Steve

Yes. The bottom is open. You only see the wooden horn.

Governor Flyball wrote: Sun Nov 30, 2025 11:21 pm I wonder of it was a later add on for the pivot for a later electric tonearm? From the late 20's there various accessories to add a magnetic or crystal pickup and tonearm. The electric pickup could then be connected to the home radio receiver.