The Talking Machine Forum — For All Antique Phonographs & Recordings

OK, so I get that a scarce machine wasn't used for this, but seriously. Whether on Etsy or Ebay, do these creations actually sell?? I work in a shop that carries actual antique lighting fixtures, all rewired and restored, and we're having yet another awful year where very little of it sells. Guess our product line isn't unique enough, since this one is being touted as one-of-a-kind. I should hope so.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/507629662/ ... gallery_25

There has been a trend that has been going on for at least 20 years. It's called "re-purposing". I call it ruination. Over the years I see perfectly good antiques whether it's phonographs, furniture, kerosene lamps, etc re-purposed into some kind of monstrosity. Unfortunately, that's a sign of the times, I guess.
Harvey Kravitz

That's a great looking No. 2 put to waste...

It would make a nice addition to your phonograph room...

As someone who has dabbled on etsy, I personally think etsy people are mostly insane. They live in a world of upcycled, chalk-painted, mid century garbage. But they also spend a lot of money, so who knows? All I can say is this local craigslist ad has been up for months. I truly hope this and all the gutted victrola "bars" don't actually find buyers anymore.

WHY?! edisonplayer

I don't see how this radio was saved from the "recking ball".

-Fran

I'm going to play Devil's Advocate for a minute, but don't think for a moment that I approve of destroying antiques. STILL...if these poor sacrificed artifacts attract people to the general appearance of antique phonographs, and even inspire some curiosity ("What did that Victrola originally look like?") perhaps some otherwise unreachable people will be encouraged to explore further. Remember all the flax wheels and stoneware made into lamps during the 1940s-50s? I have to think that some of that awful activity led to more serious pursuit among more thoughtful people. I hope...

Just trying to find a silver lining...

George P.

phonogfp wrote:I'm going to play Devil's Advocate for a minute, but don't think for a moment that I approve of destroying antiques. STILL...if these poor sacrificed artifacts attract people to the general appearance of antique phonographs, and even inspire some curiosity ("What did that Victrola originally look like?") perhaps some otherwise unreachable people will be encouraged to explore further. Remember all the flax wheels and stoneware made into lamps during the 1940s-50s? I have to think that some of that awful activity led to more serious pursuit among more thoughtful people. I hope...

Just trying to find a silver lining...

George P.

Just our luck it will inspire more brainless "artists" looking for "Victorlas" to butcher...

phonogfp wrote:I'm going to play Devil's Advocate for a minute, but don't think for a moment that I approve of destroying antiques. STILL...if these poor sacrificed artifacts attract people to the general appearance of antique phonographs, and even inspire some curiosity ("What did that Victrola originally look like?") perhaps some otherwise unreachable people will be encouraged to explore further. Remember all the flax wheels and stoneware made into lamps during the 1940s-50s? I have to think that some of that awful activity led to more serious pursuit among more thoughtful people. I hope...

Just trying to find a silver lining...

George P.

Just our luck it will inspire more brainless "artists" looking for "Victorlas" to butcher...