Victor Model D

Post by **rgordon939** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:07 pm

Can anyone identify this machine. Is it an original Victor Model D, or has it been painted by someone?

YouTube · Post by **JohnM** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:39 pm

The picture is way too small, but it's definitely not a Victor D.

brianu · Post by **brianu** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 10:24 am

it doesn't really look like a victor at all.

Post by **gramophone78** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 10:29 am

brianu wrote:it doesn't really look like a victor at all.

I agree. The horn does look like a Victor 24B.

Post by **Fonotone** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:09 pm

That looks like the Vernis Martin machine that was sold at Estes Auctions in Ohio this morning for $12K.

US PHONO · Post by **US PHONO** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 5:29 am

Just for info: Here a bigger pic from the Estes Auction. Is this a unique piece or are others like this known?

Post by **Fonotone** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 5:57 am

I'm no expert on either custom cabinets or Vernis Martin finishes, but I suspect it's pretty unique. And the hammer price would seem to have confirmed that. I think most of the customized Douglas cabinets were for Victrolas, weren't they? There were several bidders on the phone, and I believe the phonograph went to one of them. The bidding in the house topped out at about $6K.

US PHONO · Post by **US PHONO** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:28 am

side view

Post by **gramophone78** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:56 am

What a beautiful looking Victor "custom". This is a machine that may have also had a Victor #10 reproducer as a standard part. I thought it was a Brass 24B horn. The selling price clearly dictates it's rarity.

Post by **rgordon939** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 9:15 am

There was a Victor ID Tag mounted next to the motor and the auction house said it was a model "D". What a price!!!

Rich Gordon

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