Lot # 137 - Victor Victrola VV-IX Phonograph, ca. 1915

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 03-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10-Sep-2025 9:16:00 PM
Current bid:

$22.00

Highest bidder:

SeaTrooper7083

Auction has ended

Description :

An authentic early 20th-century Victor Victrola VV-IX tabletop phonograph, serial number 30704G, manufactured by the Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, New Jersey. This model features the iconic “His Master’s Voice” logo and was retailed by Sherman, Clay & Co., a prominent West Coast distributor.

Crafted in rich oak with a hinged lid and internal horn, the cabinet houses its original metal tonearm, turntable, and crank mechanism. The VV-IX was a popular model introduced in 1911 and produced through the mid-1910s, known for its compact size and elegant proportions.

  • Dimensions: 22.5" L × 21.5" W × 14.5" H

  • Finish: Warm aged patina with visible grain and wear

  • Markings: Metal nameplate with model and serial number; interior label with retailer attribution

  • Condition: Untested-Did spin and try to start. No record to test. sold as-is. Surface wear, and oxidation to metal components consistent with age. Extra needles

Functionality: Motor and sound reproduction partially tested without record. Offered as a decorative collectible or restoration candidate. Album storage behind doors.

Handling Notes: Due to the weight and bulk of this item, buyer must bring appropriate assistance for safe removal. Very Heavy


Auction History

Highest bidder is SeaTrooper7083

Date Bid User
10-Sep-2025 5:03:18 PM $22.00 SeaTrooper7083
10-Sep-2025 5:03:18 PM $21.00 Farm Boy
10-Sep-2025 5:02:39 PM $14.00 SeaTrooper7083
10-Sep-2025 5:02:39 PM $13.00 Farm Boy
10-Sep-2025 5:02:12 PM $12.00 SeaTrooper7083
10-Sep-2025 5:02:12 PM $11.00 Farm Boy
03-Sep-2025 11:31:07 PM $5.00 SeaTrooper7083

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