Victor Victrola

[Bobbiejoe101]

Would anybody help me with information on what this Queen Anne Victrola would be selling for. It is the mahogany. A site I checked said that it is early 1917. That site also said that I should locate the date stamp. The stamp gives you better idea on the date of production. The date on that stamp is August 1, 1916. The make and model is VV-XIV 120637E.
It does work. We have a lot of records the we listen to.

I'd you need different pictures just let me know 😊.

[Bobbiejoe101]

A lot of the records came with it.

[Bobbiejoe101]

We also have more needles for it.

[Bobbiejoe101]

The identification shots.

[mart]

I have a different model also 1917 and works great !!  But there were many of these made and value is not a lot !!  They usually sell for somewhere between $175. and $275. depending on the condition !!  Hang on to those needles,, they are getting hard to find around here !!

[Bobbiejoe101]

Yep, they made 200000 some during the production. I think it was 1910-1921(?).
 Also something we came across a long time ago....if you use some very fine sandpaper very lightly go over the needle(do not want a sharp point on it) it will bring it back to a shine and also let you to be able continue to use it.
The last picture I posted. The site I found information states that that gives you the date of production. That most of them have lost the lower corner with the date.
Do you know if that is correct?

[mart]

If so I have not heard of it !!  The sandpaper is not something you want to do on a regular basis !!

[Bobbiejoe101]

Have you been to this site http://www.victor-victrola.com/index.html ? The sandpaper is done when you need to replace the needle. It will not make them last for ever. But does help to extend the life.

[cogar]

....if you use some very fine sandpaper very lightly go over the needle(do not want a sharp point on it) it will bring it back to a shine and also let you to be able continue to use it.

I would recommend "00" steel wool.

[Bobbiejoe101]

I have a different model also 1917 and works great !!  But there were many of these made and value is not a lot !!  They usually sell for somewhere between $175. and $275. depending on the condition !!  Hang on to those needles,, they are getting hard to find around here !!

I went looking for needles my husband said the same thing. What I found is that you cam get 300 needles for under $12.

[mart]

Yes Cogar,, I use 0000 steel wool when I need to clean,,I usually have that around the house !!  It will remove any burrs or rust the needle may have !!  When we went looking for needles,, had to drive to Jefferson, Texas for them !!  This was years ago !!  I imagine they can be found much easier now !!  Should have remembered the length of time that has passed since then !!