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The VV-405 was one of three deluxe flat-top console models that were introduced in late 1923. These premium machines featured gold plated hardware, a four-spring motor, and elegantly contrasting veneers and stains. The 405 was the most popular of the three, and its basic Spanish Renaissance design theme was used on the popular Orthophonic Granada (VV-4-4) when it was introduced in late 1925. Ornate round turned legs, along with a lateral stiffening "bar" between the legs are the key elements of this machine's design theme. A VV-405S series was soon made available, which allowed the user (or dealer) to install a radio in the area that was intended for record storage. This option allowed both sides of the top to open (the top on "regular" 405's only opened on the right hand side), and added $15.00 to the cost. Except for this difference, all VV-405's have identical features. The 405 remained in the Victor catalog through the first half of 1925, but this machine was manufactured only during 1923 and 1924. The 405 was only available in walnut.
The original 1923 selling price of the 405 was $250.00. An estimated total of 22,500 hand-wound Victrola 405's were produced; 5,170 hand-wound "S" 405's were also made.
A total of 1177 electric-powered VE-405's were made, along with 740 electric VE-405-S versions.
The current collector database shows the earliest existent VV-405 to be S/N 513 and the latest to be S/N 23055.
| Manufacture Date | Serial Number Range | Feature Notes |
| 1923 | 501-16500 | |
| 1924 | 16500-23000 | |
| VE-405 Electric: | ||
| 1923 | 501-1000 | |
| 1924 | 1000-1678 | |
| VV-405 S | ||
| 1924-1925 | 501-5671 | Correlation of year of production with serial numbers is undetermined at this time |
| VE-405 S Electric: | ||
| 1924-1925 | 501-1241 | Correlation of year of production with serial numbers is undetermined at this time |
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