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After The Victor Company stopped making the Victrola VV IV, the Berliner Gramophone Company of Canada Limited continued to distribute a machine similar to the VV IV but used the model designation VV III with the title "Theatre of the Home." There is a conical apparatus on the back right hand corner and I was wondering if somebody might recognize this and tell me what it might be used for.
Best suggestion is from Dave Dazer, a flag holder.
Blain

Absolutely love the flag.

I am glad you got that at the auction. Congrats. No idea what the conical item is.

I wondered what that was for also. I wish I had an answer, but the flag holder idea works just fine. The machine itself is very similar to the VV 1-1 or “Victrolita”, which took the place of the VV-IV in the U.S. catalog with the introduction of the Orthophonic machines.
I didn’t think to look at the auction. Is the bottom open?

Steve

Do you think it could be part of some kind of lamp/light?

Or made a small candle holder? Lol

The flag looks great!
Dave D

The VV-III that is shown on the Victor Victrola website looks just like a VV-IV, with doors for volume control and id plate mounted on the side, not on the back as is yours.
I do like these small machines, even though their sound is lacking when compared to bigger ones.
Tom

I am sure Paul Edie at the Victor Victrola Page would welcome photos of your rare machine, as he is always looking to add information to his website.
Cheers,
Tom

Phono-Phan wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 4:56 pm I am glad you got that at the auction. Congrats. No idea what the conical item is.

Could it be aftermarket, or was it factory?
- Bill

Is it in the right position to be a resting place for the reproducer/taper tube when not in use? Like where the needle chuck would rest…