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Sonoras are in the mid-level of desirable phonograps. Re-painting, mis-matched parts, damage, missing pieces, and poor running motors devalue phonographs. What is the value of a Sonora Phonograph? Wiki User Phonographs are evaluated on condition, rarity, and desirability of the design.

The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Multiply. Give points yo advocate thst biology is linked with physics chemistry mathsmatics geography. This is only the case for external horn VictorsIf we can't tunnel through the Earth, how do we know what's at its center? A lady introduce her husband's name with saying by which can stop or move train what is that name. In these cases some educated guessing is needed to accurately date a phonograph. In addition, factory records for the earliest machines are incomplete.

#VICTOR TALKING MACHINE COMPANY SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS#

Accurately dating these very early external horn machines is difficult, as the serial numbers were reset in and some were reset again inand thus, there can be 2 or more identical serial numbers for a given model. In other cases, cautious use of an exacto-knife can prove helpful. Too much pressure will damage the plate and could remove the contrasting black paint on the plate. It is usually possible to use a piece of very fine steel wool and GENTLY rub over the number so that it becomes visible.

In some cases, the dataplate may have corroded over the years, and the small stamped serial numbers may be nearly impossible to read. Using this information, the hobbyist can proceed to the next page linked below to determine specific details. Some machines use names rather than numeric model designations. Some external horns have just a 'V' for Victor, and others use 'Type' or 'Style' to identify the model.

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On the leftmost plate above, the model is a 'VV-XI' and the serial number is ''. The model number is shown first, followed by a serial number. Most dataplates will appear similar to the pictures below. Every dataplate contains both a model identification stamped on the left and a serial number on the right.Įvery model has an individual serialization. The turntable must be lifted straight up and off the motorboard to view some plates.

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Victor Victrola VV-50 Portable Early 1920s Record PlayerĮvery Victor phonograph has a metal dataplate affixed either on or near the motorboard for machines with lidson the side of the phonograph for most external horn and lidless modelsor under the turntable for low-priced and some portable models of the 20's. The Victor Talking Machine Company did an excellent job of providing model identification, along with a unique serial number for most models, which makes dating their phonographs a relatively easy task in most cases. Fortunately for collectors, the process of identifying a Victor phonograph is not difficult. Note: To date and get an idea of rarity of a Victor Product, please read this page carefully, and then click the 'Product Information' link at the bottom of the page! If you have already read and understand this information, click here to skip this page.īefore the age, history and value of a Victor product can be determined, the phonograph must be correctly identified.

Victor talking machine company serial numbers