1908 Victor III Phonograph With Original 22″ Victor Spear Tip Horn

$3,950.00

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Introduced by Victor in 1906, the Victor III replaced the Victor Monarch in the company’s phonograph line-up, bringing a large, handsome, full-featured disc machine into thousands of American households desiring to own a reliable phonograph that could be played regularly but whose purchase — though significant — wouldn’t drain the family’s bank account. The III was quieter (considerably) than the Monarch, but its motor was just as large, and — like the Monarch — the III could play multiple records without the need for rewinding. When new, the Victor III (with a metal horn) sold for $40, almost twice the price of a Victor II, at that time the most popular Victor phonograph on the market.

This Victor III is original throughout, and — as you can see in the pictures — its condition is exceptional, close to mint. Original cabinet finish is smooth, with no crazing, no drying, no flaking. Mechanism is in excellent condition, and the phonograph runs quietly.

The back-bracket is nearly perfect, with glossy original enamel and flawless original decorations. Clean original nickel plating everywhere — on the brake, the turntable rim, the back-bracket bolts, the tonearm, etc.

Original paper license is still intact on the underside of the base.

The 22″ Victor Spear Tip horn is likewise in excellent condition and is certainly worthy of the machine it complements. A couple of minor nicks along the rim, but the horn’s interior and exterior surfaces are smooth everywhere, the “spears” are well-formed, and the the nickel-plated collar still locks snugly into the elbow. Nice original Nipper decal, and patent data blind-stamped into the original horn collar.

Victor Exhibition reproducer is in excellent condition, and it sounds great.

An exceptional Victor III in all respects. The new owner will not be disappointed.

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