January Online Auction (Sale #298)
Lot 319:
Description
RCA Victor Special Portable Phonograph
c.1935, designed by John Vassos (Romanian / American 1898-1985), chrome-plated steel, aluminum and plastic, single speed 78rpm crank operated turntable having a fold-out crank, built in speaker, volume control on the side, ‘Slow / Fast’ settings for pitch adjustment, spring-closing hinged-lidded compartments marked ‘New Needles’ and ‘Used Needles’ containing needles, storage rack in lid for records; designed for playing while closed, having an ‘off’ button on exterior side
Property from: a Glen Ellyn, Illinois collector
Height: 16 3/4 inches, Width: 17 1/2 inches, Depth: 7 3/4 inches (closed)
Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use, some light scratches, crank operates smoothly, turntable operates but will require leveling due to a slight wobble, a latch requires effort to close properly
Disclaimers: turntable working but not tested on a record; we cannot guarantee that it will perform musically; we cannot guarantee the operation or lifespan
Category: Cameras & Instruments > Phonographs
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Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%), Wisconsin (5.5%)
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Last modified: December 8, 2022, 10:11 am
Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use, some light scratches, crank operates smoothly, turntable operates but will require leveling due to a slight wobble, a latch requires effort to close properly
Dimensions: 16.75 x 17.5 x 7.75 in
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