"Circa 1903-1907
The Type D Victor was the first Victor to be equipped with a 12-inch turntable. The oak cabinet housed a 3-spring motor. It was available with concert or exhibition sound box. This instrument has the new plainer cabinet with...
Referred to as the "Schoolhouse Victor, this machine was manufactured with a plain cabinet and was designed for use in educational institutions. The lid was removable so it could be turned around and hung backward from the rear of the cabinet when...
"Circa 1903-1908
In 1903 the Type Z replaced the Royal as the lowest cost ($20.00) talking machine in the Victor lineup. In July, 1905 a new Type Z utilizing the cabinet and motor of the Victor I was announced at the even lower price of $17.00. The...
This 20-note organette plays by turning the handle and pumping the bellows. The rollers, or “cobs,” can be changed for various tunes. Sears & Roebuck advertised it for $3.25 including 3 rollers.
"Circa 1905
Also known as the New Perfecta. The baseboard of the mechanism reverses to form a lid with machinery suspended below. The crowning cockerel is the Pathe mascot.
"Circa 1901
This model, a Home has the "new style" cabinet using the red and gold banner. It is now known as the "Long-Case Home. It originally sold for $40, which was an increase from $30 in 1899. It weighs 25 lbs.
"Circa 1898
The earliest of the Standard line, this machine features a square top and delivers its name from the “suitcase” style clips. It weighs 17 lbs. and plays the 2-minute cylinders.
"Circa 1906
Known as the "SM"(spring motor) prior to 1901, this model is capable of playing 2 and 4 minute cylinders. It originally sold for $55 without this wood cygnet horn.
"Circa 1911
The machine has the model O reproducer set horizontally. The rod at the front of the repoducer can be rotated to play 2 or 4-minute cylinders. This model has a wooden cygnet horn.
"Circa 1911
This machine has a mahogany cabinet and is equipped with a wooden cygnet horn. It plays 4-minute cylinders. It weighs 42 lbs. with the horn. The original cost was $90.
The model Nine-Fifty is a combination of the Automatic Electrola and the Radiola Super-Heterodyne. The Radiola Super-Heterodyne operates in conjuction with the power-amplifier unit. The Electrola has a program of approximately one hour's duration,...
"Circa 1909
This small, practical phonograph was designed to compete with the others on the market. It features a maroon horn. Many variations of this machine exist.
"Circa 1899
This machine plays large 5-inch diameter cylinders for increased volume. Concert phonographs were short-lived due to the fragility and bulk of the cylinders. The oak case has an all-enveloping cover. This instrument has a 4-foot brass...
"Circa 1901
This model, a Home, has the “new style” cabinet using the banner transfer which appeared on the cover of previous models. It is now known as the “long-case Home.” This piece sold for $40 which was an increase from $30 in 1899....
"Circa 1911
The Standard represents the first step toward compactness. This machine features the carrier-arm in the “on-top” position ordinarily found on the Model “F”.
"Circa 1907
The Edison Triumph Model D pre-dates the Edison Opera. The lightweight, freestanding horn is something of a wonder in that there is no need for a crane to support the horn.
Notice the wax cylinder being used on this instrument.
"Circa 1907
The Alva is similar to the Triumph, but has an electric motor. It was initially priced at $85 but was never a big seller. It initially played 2-minute cylinders but was updated to play the 4-minute cylinders.
"Circa 1927-1928
This Orthophonic record player with record changer is identical to the 10-50 in the victor room except that it has the added feature of an electric amplifier. The advantage of this system is that the volume can be adjusted by...
