Category
American Furniture
Medium
Wood cabinet
Distinguishing marks
RCA metal plate
Condition
Fair
Date Period
1913?1906?
Size and dimensions of this item
20x18x33
Weight
50-70lbs?
Long Description
I inherited from my father in law many yrs ago, is an old record player, dont really know much about. Is in need of repairs ea (restoration) still plays i have kept it in my garage for many yrs. can anybody out there tell me anything about it? Thanks in advance for any help
History
Owned by my father in law, untill 1984, dont know where he go it from.
Price Paid (If known)
$0
For Sale?
Yes
Re: Old Record Player
Value for these machines depends a lot on the model, if you could post up some images of the whole machine we'd be better able to help with a value.
Re: Old Record Player
I will  post more asap, thanks for your input.. :)
Re: Old Record Player
New pics posted, thanks for any input and advise, sincerely F. Monche
Re: Old Record Player
The VV-80 was the lowest-price upright floor model introduced when Victor updated its product lineup in 1921. The 80 was a small and basic phonograph, with a minimum of decoration. Trim was machined rather than hand-carved. All 80's had the semi-automatic brake and a two-spring motor. The VV-80 was available in mahogany, oak or walnut, but the most popular choice was mahogany with a dark stain applied. The earliest versions  had no record storage shelves; these were later added as standard equipment by the end of 1921. The VV-80 cabinet was updated in December 1922, with a much larger horn opening and a slightly larger cabinet . The VV-80 was discontinued from the Victor catalog in late 1925.Â
The original 1921 selling price of the VV-80 was $100.00. An estimated total of 185,500 Victrola 80's were produced
I seen where one Sold for $389.00 Â condition is everything.Â
Is in need of repairs  (restoration) ? how much is needed? Do you have any records?Â
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Re: Old Record Player
Hi, thanks for the information, the Victrola  needs door repairs and  wood in some areas is in bad shape, it will need new paint  and the  legs are also loose  and in need of fixing. Will like to keep it if repairs are reasonable, i have a music room in my house and i think it will go with the decor, so how much do You think i can spend on restoration? Sincerely, F Monche
Re: Old Record Player
Based on the updated information, this piece is simply not worth restoring, you could replace it with a working model in good condition for far less than it would cost to fix this one.
Re: Old Record Player
Hi, thanks for your response, Â sentimental value has no price, but your are right, i am not a rich person with money to trow away so your suggestion is a valid one, thanks again, sincerely; F Monche