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Hello. New Member here. I am searching ANY older Victrola signage to "decorate" around my Victrola. Having difficulties finding much, if anything. Any tips Appreciated. I have an VV-XVI with L-Shaped doors..anything specific to that would be incredible.

thanks for reading!!!
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Welcome, glad you are here... That's a really nice L door... Wish I could help with the ads, but maybe someone here can help.
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Curt A wrote:Welcome, glad you are here... That's a really nice L door... Wish I could help with the ads, but maybe someone here can help.
thanks... think i got a lil lucky considering i knew zilch about Victrolas before buyin. some minor research. gave $550 and sent the motor to have it rebuilt. Have learned its rare to find em with all the original leather record binders!!! I dig it!!! Its great fit for my cabin!
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It's icing on the cake to find an L door in quarter sawn oak, with nice striping... Most are mahogany...
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Original signage is awesome, no doubt! Have you considered original paper ads from the time era, then matted and framed? In my little bit of experience, some of those old ads are really cool looking and can add a lot to the room - and be an economical alternative... just a thought. Beautiful Victrola by the way...

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Curt A wrote:It's icing on the cake to find an L door in quarter sawn oak, with nice striping... Most are mahogany...
which do I have?? lolol...dnt think i have "striping"

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Granby wrote:Original signage is awesome, no doubt! Have you considered original paper ads from the time era, then matted and framed? In my little bit of experience, some of those old ads are really cool looking and can add a lot to the room - and be an economical alternative... just a thought. Beautiful Victrola by the way...
I am considering that!!! im kinda a sign guy tho...have MANY, jus ZERO Victrola!! :(

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LShaped wrote:
Curt A wrote:It's icing on the cake to find an L door in quarter sawn oak, with nice striping... Most are mahogany...
which do I have?? lolol...dnt think i have "striping"
Quarter sawn oak is different from regular cut oak, it gives a "tiger striped" appearance. Yours is exceptional, since the "striping"/"flaking" is very pronounced... GOOGLE "quarter sawn oak" for an explanation...
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Regarding signage... Phonograph related metal signs are very rare and therefore very expensive. Phonograph related banners are in the same category... rare and expensive. If you were to find a nice 28" porcelain Victor or Columbia record sign, expect to pay close to $2,000+ for a nice one. I have never seen a Victrola "L door" sign, other than paper ads, but I haven't seen everything...
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I don't know if reproduced banners will do it for you or not, but these are NICE:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=& ... r&_sacat=0
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