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Featured Phonograph No.137 Victor Victrola VV-130

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:56 pm
by Django
Make: Victor Talking Machine Co.
Model:VV-130
Serial #:2309
Year Made: 1921
Original Cost: $350.00
Case/Cabinet Size: 46 ¾"tall by 22 ½"wide by 24 ½"deep
Turntable/Mandrel: 12" Gold plated, original felt
Reproducer/Sound-Box:Victrola No.2
Motor: Four Spring
Horn Dimensions:9 ½" tall by 14 ½" wide
Reproduction Parts: None
Current Value: Not for sale, offered $1200.00
Interesting Facts: The VV-XVII was re-named VV-130 in 1921. The only real difference is the needle storage was relocated and a drawer replaced the covered cup for used needles. Victor produced 18,914 spring driven VV-XVII machines but only 5,259 of the spring driven VV-130. Very few were produced in Oak. This machine has never been in storage and I purchased it from the Great Grandson of the original owner. Until now, it spent it's entire existence in a northern suburb of Philadelphia. The machine is original in every respect including the original turntable felt and a complete set of original albums. I am waiting for the family history from the family and will add it here when I have it.

Even the back of this machine is beautiful, (see last picture). I have lightly cleaned the cabinet, but that is as far as I will go. The grime is part of the history and charm.

Re: Featured Phonograph No.137 Victor Victrola VV-130

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:17 pm
by Steve Levi
Elegant Victrola! Stunning oak graining and beautiful carving! What a fortunate find. Thanks for posting. Steve

Re: Featured Phonograph No.137 Victor Victrola VV-130

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:05 pm
by GregVTLA
Looks spectacular! I bet you feel super lucky to own this awesome thing!

Re: Featured Phonograph No.137 Victor Victrola VV-130

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:57 pm
by travisgreyfox
WOW. Congrats.

I love it.

Re: Featured Phonograph No.137 Victor Victrola VV-130

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:14 pm
by phonogfp
Beautiful Victrola - congratulations! It's especially nice that you'll have the family history to go with it.

George P.

Re: Featured Phonograph No.137 Victor Victrola VV-130

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:13 pm
by audiophile102
It looks like a museum quality antique. Finding a beautiful survivor like this is what keeps me interested in the hobby. Congratulations and thank you for posting it as a Featured Phonograph!

Re: Featured Phonograph No.137 Victor Victrola VV-130

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:15 pm
by Hit of the Week
Like I said before, Django, that is a stunning machine. I see your machine is #2309....my oak 130 is #2356, so they were probably made within a few days of each other..

Iowa Dale

Re: Featured Phonograph No.137 Victor Victrola VV-130

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 12:08 am
by Jerry B.
Congratulations! Your Victrola would be the centerpiece of any collection. Jerry Blais

Re: Featured Phonograph No.137 Victor Victrola VV-130

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 12:12 am
by tomb
Looks like it jut got out of the factory... Fantastic machine,,, It shows great. Tom

Re: Featured Phonograph No.137 Victor Victrola VV-130

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 4:44 am
by epigramophone
$350 was a lot of money for a Victrola in 1921, when a Model T Ford cost $325.

From it's wonderfully original state of preservation, the original owner and his descendants clearly thought very highly of it.

I wonder what car the original owner had?