1906 Victor VI Phonograph w/Original Victor Spear Tip Wood Horn
$7,500.00
When it was introduced in 1904, the Victor 6 (later renamed the Victor VI) was Victor’s top-of-the-line phonograph. With a solid mahogany cabinet, gold-flashed hardware, and a nickel-plated 3-spring motor capable of playing multiple sides with a single winding, the Victor VI had no peers, and it was widely regarded as a visual and mechanical masterpiece. More than a century later, the Victor VI remains a cornerstone acquisition for any advanced collection of antique phonographs.
Condition of this example is close to mint, and it’s an original Victor VI, not a restored Victor VI. It’s the kind of Victor VI every phonograph collector wants to find but rarely does. In other words, no re-plating, no replica parts, no repairs, no refinishing, no issues. The matching mahogany Victor spear tip horn is outstanding, with an original finish that’s still as smooth as satin and an original Nipper decal that’s still crisp and colorful, making the horn the perfect counterpoint to the phonograph it adorns.
The cabinet finish is original, and its patina is perfect — dark maroon with no irregularities. Cabinet itself is outstanding, with tight glue joints everywhere. Beautiful original gold-plating on the hardware and corner columns, with spot tarnish and mild wear to the cornices but nothing unsightly; glossy original back-bracket enamel, and nearly perfect original gold back-bracket decorations. Paper license on the underside of the baseboard is original. The data plate on the front of the cabinet is clean and legible.
The original gold-plated Victor Exhibition reproducer sounds great. Loud and clear, with excellent dynamics. Original nickel plating on the motor, with no rust, no pitting. The gearing is quiet, and the turntable maintains a constant speed.
A stunning machine. Perhaps the first, last and only antique disc phonograph you’ll ever need or want.
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