THE VICTOR "R" (ROYAL) PHONOGRAPH WAS INTRODUCED IN 1902 AND DISCONTINUED IN 1904. THE "ROYAL" WAS THE LOWEST PRICED MACHINE IN THE VICTOR LINE DURING IT'S PRODUCTION, ($15). THE CABINET WAS CONSTRUCTION OF QUARTER SAWED OAK WITH OXIDIZED METAL CORNER BRACES. THE MOTOR IS POWERED BY ONE MAINSPRING AND HAD TO BE WOULD AFTER EACH RECORD. TURNTABLE SIZE IS 7". THE MACHINE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A EXHIBITION JR. REPRODUCER OR, FOR $1.50 EXTRA, YOU COULD UPGRADE TO A :CONERT" REPRODUCER. THE CONCERT REPRODUCER BECAME STANDARD ISSUE WHEN, LATER, THE EXHIBITION REPLACED THE CONCERT. A 16", ALL STEEL, HORN WAS STANDARD BUT A BRASS AND BLACK HORN COULD BE ADDED AT ADDITIONAL COST.

THE MACHINE PICTURED WAS MADE IN 1903 OR 1904. IT HAS THE, OPTIONAL, BRASS AND BLACK HORN.


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