Victrola Information Submission Process

1. Please enter the stamped information on the metal dataplate of your Victrola Include ONLY the stamped (imprinted) information in the "boxed" section of the plate, not all the "Victor Talking Machine Company" text and patent information.
For lidded Victrolas, the plate is located near the motorboard. For most non-lidded (open) Victrolas, the plate is on the side of the cabinet. On some models, the plate is located underneath the turntable (turntable must be lifted straight up to remove). Please include the model identification, serial number, and all prefix and suffix letters. Some suffix letters are  small and hard to see, located far to the right of the serial number. Please check carefully. See How Can I Identify A Victrola for specifics.

Example:  "Granada  10083"         Example:  "VV-XIA  514892"         Example:  "VV XVI  52322 D" (note the small "D" suffix under the arrow far to the right):

2. State the type of finish. See the page Woods and Finishes for specifics. 

Possibilities are:

• Mahogany (red or brown with straight linear grain). The majority of Victrolas were produced with a mahogany finish. Over time, this finish can appear much darker (almost black), faded or "crazed" (very rough) if the machine has been stored in an hot attic or humid basement:

• Oak (Yellow or brown with "tiger stripe" grain). Colors and shading can vary significantly. Some oak finishes can appear grey or black.

• Walnut (brown with highly figured or 'choppy'  flowing grain):

•  Circassian Walnut (vivid, contrasting, and long swirling figured grain):

• Gold Vernis Martin (with or without paintings) Paintings usually include angels, harpists, flowers, etc. over bright gold leaf:

• Japanese Figures over black:

• Decorated Cabinet:

• Painted-over (someone brushed or sprayed over the original finish).

• Unknown

3. Enter the date from the license sticker's lower left hand corner. The license sticker is located on the bottom of tabletop models. Stickers for floor models can be located on the back, underneath, or on the cabinet inner wall inside the record storage area. If the license sticker is missing or damaged, please skip this question. Note that the license sticker date is NOT the build date of your phonograph.  Please DO NOT enter any other patent date or information from anywhere else but the lower left of the license sticker!! If the sticker is missing or damaged, simply state "N/A" on the survey.

Typical location of "Date" information:

4. What kind of speed control is used?  See pictures below.

EXAMPLES:     

     Simple Knob              Crescent Bezel             Round Bezel         Large Glass Cover      Exposed Needle      Small Glass Cover    Screw Adjustment

5. How would you classify the overall condition of this Victrola?  Your personal opinion of condition.

6. Any general comments? (special finish, special markings, specific questions about this model, etc.) 

• Please note that we will not provide free appraisals or respond to questions relating to topics that are already covered on this website. Please look through the "Getting Started" section before sending questions. We receive over 180 submissions daily, and time does not permit responses to all inquiries. If you are interested in valuation, please see our APPRAISALS webpage.

• Do not use this space to request parts, repairs or restoration services.  See the "Services" page for information on professional appraisals, restorations and technical support.

• You do not need to provide your email information to send a submission. However, if you have a question, we will not be able to respond without a return email address. We will respond in most cases if you have a question that is not already covered on this website, or in the event you have a rare Victrola where additional information is needed. Email addresses are deleted before the information is entered into the database.  Emails are never used for solicitation or SPAM, and are not provided to third-parties.

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