Son Of Desecration!

Bruce_Van_Note · Post by **Bruce_Van_Note** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:03 am

I just made the discovery of the century on eBay! Reference item #270873688646, an old victrola. I'm including several photos of one of the most terrifying home-made creations I've ever seen. I'd talk at length, but I have to clear out my Credenza to make room for it. The seller is only starting at $100! Run to your nearest keypad and bid on this before it gets away.

squeeker7 · Post by **squeeker7** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:12 am

I'm not sure if I should be crying or laughing or doing both!

brianu · Post by **brianu** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:09 am

is that what they consider the ubiquitous "french country" style?

larryh · Post by **larryh** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:24 am

Seeing this is of course sad, but I rather wonder if perhaps this was some poor families way of enjoying some victrola music by perhaps trying to save a some parts tossed out by the original owner. Its clearly not made to fool anyone, but simply to restore it to a degree of function. The builder may have been a music lover as well but without the ability or finances to own the real thing?

Just a thought.

Larry

YouTube · Post by **JohnM** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:34 am

Out of curiosity, where is the seller located?

estott · Post by **estott** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:18 am

It's in Stanfordville NY, a little town in Dutchess County NY in the Rhinebeck area. Actually it's comparatively close to me IF I wanted this or needed any of the parts.

Henry · Post by **Henry** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:36 pm

So this "thing" was originally what? Looks to have the fat tone arm, which would date it c. 1917-18 or so. Also, it has only three slats in the horn opening. The speed regulator is another clue. Anybody know offhand?

OrthoSean · Post by **OrthoSean** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:42 pm

Yup, it was at one point a VV-XVI (offhand, I can't recall which "style" used that odd speed indicator, though).

Sean

Zeppy · Post by **Zeppy** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:50 pm

It was the "F" series from 1914. I'd probably snatch it up for the parts about half of what he's asking for (although I might reconsider depending on the shipping).

estott · Post by **estott** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:43 pm

Zeppy wrote:It was the "F" series from 1914. I'd probably snatch it up for the parts about half of what he's asking for (although I might reconsider depending on the shipping).

If you really want it make him an offer. I can pick it up and ship it cheaper if you want to discard the wood bits. I'd charge a bit for gas though.

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