1925 VV 4-3 / Consolette Orthophonic Victrola
1925 VV 4-3 / Consolette Orthophonic Victrola
1925 VV 4-3 / Consolette Orthophonic Victrola
Previous Restoration shown as an example of prior work by New England Victrola LLC
This machine has been fully restored and sold, this is an example of previous restoration work by New England Victrola LLC
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1925 VV 4-3 / Consolette Orthophonic Victrola in Mahogany
Serial Number 5632
Restored in August 2023
The Consolette was positioned as the lowest-priced Orthophonic model, selling for $85.00, which equates to about $1,200.00 in today’s money. Early-production Consolette models (picture on left) used a small non-folded semi-exponential horn, and did not have a cover over the horn opening. It also used a basic single-spring motor which must be wound after each record is played. While it sounded great compared to the Victrolas of the past, it may not have initially sold as well as expected. When sitting on the dealer’s floor, it was likely positioned close to the Credenza, which was the flagship of Victor’s product line, and probably looked and sounded somewhat anemic in comparison . In addition, the low-cost Orthophonic models may have suffered from the perception of being cheaply made when put up against some of the newly-introduced competing phonographs that were available in the same price range. The Consolette’s underpowered motor, small 10″ turntable, and the gaping open horn cavity that faced listeners when the front doors were open could certainly give buyers the perception that the low-cost Victrolas were of substandard quality. This is especially true when the ornate cabinets and powerful motors of the previous generation of Victrolas, which in late 1925 were still available from any dealer at half-price, were considered as a more economical choice.
Weight | 165 kg |
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Dimensions | 48 × 28 × 24 cm |
Manufacturer | Victor Victrola |
Model | CONSOLETTE 4-3 |
Mfr Date | 1924 |
Type | Console/Orthophonic |
Wood Finish | Mahogany |
Hardware Finish | Nickel Plated |
Reproducer | Orthophonic |
Motor | M240L 2 Spring Nickel Plated |