Sample Appraisal
Victrola Model VV-XXIV* Serial Number 12345
* Note: This is not a real Victrola model. Model. picture and description are used only as an example for this sample form.
Appraisal Date: 24
September, 2006
Owner: Mr. Fred Smith, Smallville, Kentucky
Type of Phonograph: Victor VV-XXIV Floor Model with red mahogany finish. Nickel plated hardware.
Description: The VV-XXIV was a premium floor model, produced to boost Victrola sales during the 1910 Christmas season. Introduced in the late summer of 1910 it sold moderately well. It had an unusual cabinet design, with a lower "compressed" appearance. Gold hardware and Exhibition Soundbox were standard equipment. The XXIV was discontinued with the introduction of the VV-XXVIII, in late 1915. All XXIV's have identical design features.
Operational Condition: Functional. Springs require cleaning and re-greasing. Motor requires lubrication.
Cosmetic Condition: Fair. Finish is alligatored, scratches on lid, veneer chips on corners some rust noted on hardware.
Selling Dealer: Unknown
Approximate Production Date: March 1915
License Date: Jan 1, 1915
Original Selling Price: $200.00
Dates of Production: June, 1910 through July 1915
Total Production: 152,200
Rarity: XXIV represents 5.6% of total Victor production. Rarity is ranked as "common"
Current Market Value (in current condition): Low $150.00 Median: $250.00 High: $300.00
Database Summary: There are currently 525 VV-XXIV machines logged in the survival database:
s/n 12345 appears between:
s/n 12150 (sold on Ebay, June 4, 2005 for $170.00)
s/n 12637 (in a private collection, originally sold 10/5/1915 by J.R. Smith Music, New York, NY)
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Appraisal completed by:
Paul C. Edie
Robert W. Baumbach
www.victor-victrola.com
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