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Early VICTOR Table Top Gramophone Model VV-IX 0416734
Looks like the arm is not attached, unfortunately, so needs work. What would something like this be worth restored?

http://auction.kelsobid.com/details.cfm?ID=2411941

Thanks

$250 - 300 USD in "restored" / respectfully cleaned, operating condition ?


Looks like the tapering arm just slipped out from under the upper pin. That should only take a few minutes with a screwdriver to correct.

Pretty common machine, decent performer (two spring motor), oak cabinet is a plus in my opinion.


I grew-up with a red mahogany IX.

Well judging by the pictures it´s gone through a motor change - to a motor that wasn´t compatible with the original crankshaft... that does not exactly add to the worth of this machine, which otherwise is nice... the right motor could possibly be found?

Snal

I'm not seeing a problem with the tone arm. I'd say it's worth $75 - $100 as it sits. (That's assuming it has the correct motor in it now.)

Thanks guys. On the 2nd pic, bottom right corner there's a hole, looks like something's missing. Plus, as you all said we don't know the condition inside like the motor or spring. It's already up to $65CAD and will probably increase, but if it's still sitting at $65 at closing I might take a chance on it.

Spun wrote:Thanks guys. On the 2nd pic, bottom right corner there's a hole, looks like something's missing. Plus, as you all said we don't know the condition inside like the motor or spring. It's already up to $65CAD and will probably increase, but if it's still sitting at $65 at closing I might take a chance on it.

That hole in the corner of the motor board is for a lift-knob, similar to what is on the horn doors.


I did not see the plugged hole in the wind-side of the machine. That's a real buzz-kill.


I think this machine might be a pig in a poke.

It didn't bring much, selling for $89.21 U.S. $. Not surprising I guess given the big red flag of the plugged winding crank hole.

Clay