Quality wasn't the greatest in early years, but over time, Most disc records were made from a shellac-based compound, whichīecame brittle after pressing, but provided acceptable durability given To a printing press, and it offered the advantage of having music available onīoth sides. Inexpensively duplicated by pressing them from a master disc, similar Since Edison's designs andĬoncepts were strongly protected by patents, and his cylinders were relativelyĮxpensive to produce in large volumes, a competitive and improved design wasįlat disc record was designed and manufactured by Emile Berlinerīeginning in 1892. His phonograph cylinders and players for many years. Plenty of good reading material is available online. Technology of cylinder records goes way beyond the scope of this website, but Pre-dates the flat record (below right) by almost 15 years. In fact, the copyrighted brand name "Victrola" is still in legal useĪntique phonograph collectors are primarily interested in the machines andĬylinder record (right) was the original invention of Thomas Edison in 1877, and The RCA Corporation bought Victor in 1929,Īs a marketing catch-word on some of their products up until the late 1970's īut those machines are not true "Victrolas" in the antique-phonograph sense.
Or yard sales (such as the one shown here) date from the 1950's or 1960's, and have nothing toĭo with this hobby or this website. Most common radio/phono consoles that you come across in basements
That's the difficult part of thisĮxplanation. Understandable, as these old machines appear as ancient as the pyramids to Rare antique phonograph that has some real collector value. "RCA Victor" or "Victrola" inscribed on it.
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On the left) or a portable record player in their parents' basement, they may find the words To someone who is 25 years old and finds an old radio/phonograph console (like the one This website, and will provide introductory information about antique phonographs in general.Ĭonnotations.
In Uncle Fred's basement, this page will get you started, and will help you Even if you aren't interested inĬollecting phonographs, and simply want to unload an old Victor or Victrola that you found Understanding what "Victrolas" and antique phonographs are all about. History of recorded sound, WELCOME! This is the first step in You are new to this hobby, are less than 50 years old, or have never studied the PHOTOS ARE A VERY BIG PART OF THE LISTING AND ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THIS ITEM MUST BE ASKED BEFORE BIDDING. COPYING OF MY PHOTOS OR TEXT IS PROHIBITED. ALL TAXES OR IMPORT FEES ARE THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY. IF YOU PLAN ON USING THIS ITEM, HAVE IT RESTORED FOR SAFE LONG TERM USE. SHIPPING RATES FOR ALL ITEMS CAN BE CALCULATED IN THE LISTING ALL OLD ITEMS ARE SOLD WITH NO WARRANTY, I CAN NOT GUARANTEE THAT ITEMS WILL CONTINUE TO WORK DUE TO AGE AND SHIPPING RISKS. CHECK MY OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE check out my other items! AND PLEASE BOOKMARK RADIOS10467 Be sure to add me to your favorites list! FOR GREAT ITEMS. CHECK MY FEEDBACK AND BUY WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENCE. I PACK VERY WELL, YOUR ITEM WILL BE DELIVERED WITHOUT DAMAGE. I HAVE SUPERSIZED THE PICTURES SO YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING. SO DONT LET THIS GREAT MACHINE AGE RADIO SLIP BY, THEY DO NOT COME UP FOR SALE OFTEN. SOLD AS IS, THEY ARE OLD AND FRAGILE AND I DO NOT RESTORE RADIOS. THE RADIO WAS TESTED AND IS STILL WORKING. THIS RADIOS CONDITION IS VERY NICE WITH NO CRACKS, CHIPS, OR BREAKS. THIS RADIO IS HOUSED IN AN INDUSTRIAL DESIGNED CASE THAT SCREAMS OF MODERNISM. IT IS NOT TO OFTEN THAT YOU SEE SOMETHING SPECIAL, WELL THIS RADIO IS THAT ONE !!!. WHAT YOU ARE BUYING IS A BEAUTIFUL 1950s RCA VICTOR SOLID SWIRLED BROWN PLASTIC RADIO. WATCH EVERY WEEK FOR GREAT FEATURED ITEMS. img 10 DAY AUCTION FOR THIS WORKING RADIO I WILL OFFER THE BEST IN COLLECTING. Item: 133657746619 VINTAGE 50s RCA VICTOR SWIRLED PLASTIC OLD MID CENTURY EAMES ERA ANTIQUE RADIO. Location: Monroe Township, New Jersey, US,
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