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The Victor XXV Schoolhouse Phonograph



Last updated: December 4, 2008 by korin

The Victor -VVX (25) was also called the “School House Phonograph”. The Victor XXV was intended to be used in schoolhouses. This phonograph was build to withstand rough use and could be moved with ease. The Victor XXV was made of basic oak. A lockable lid was also included to prevent little hands from damaging the tone arm and turntable. The early Victor VVX phonographs had a non-removable lid. This was soon replaced with a more convenient lid that could be removed and hung from the back of the phonograph. Other design upgrades soon followed. One of these upgrades was the ability to store the horn under the phonograph using a hinge system. This phonograph also has a pull out self that could be used for temporary storage for phonograph records.

Prior to 1917 the Victor XXV was designated V-XXV. Post 1917 the Victor XXV was designated VV-XXV. Approximately 18,500 Victor XXV phonographs were sold between 1913 and 1925. The Victor XXV was discontinued in 1925. To learn more about the history of the Victor Phonograph Company see my Victor Talking Machine Company from 1901-1929 article that I published earlier.

The initial cost of this phonograph was $60.00. The base cost in 1925 was $115.00. Most schools were given a discounted price. The Victor used these machines to also promote there products to a young listening audience.

You can date your Victor XXV phonograph by using the following time line of serial numbers.

Year

Serial Number

Information

1913

501-2000

Theses phonographs were the models with the non-removable lids

1914

2000-3600

The removable lid was introduced at serial number 2600

1915

3600-4950

1916

4950-7000

1917

700-9700

The Victor XXV went for the V-XXV to the VV-XXV at serial number 7850. There was a “A” suffix used after serial number 9400 this was due to the introduction of a revised motor design. The “A” was later dropped from the nameplate but the revised motor remained.

1918

9700-10750

“A” suffix was eliminated after serial number 10400

1919

10750-13000

1920

13000-15600

1921

15600-16600

1922

16600-17200

1923

17200-18000

1924

18000-18800

1925

18800-19000



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Filed Under: Phonograph Tagged With: Phonograph, Victor phonograph, Victor XXV

Comments

  1. ray says:

    tring to date my machine vv-x 204914 j

    Reply
  2. Korin says:

    Hi Ray,

    Your Victor phonograph was made between Aug. 1914 and Oct. 1917. Please let me know if you have any questions.

    Korin

    Reply
  3. David W Meyers says:

    Thank you for helping me date my victor school house phonograph serial number 15434. What is the value of a vv-xxv school house average condition to excellent condition

    Reply
    • Korin Iverson says:

      Hi David,
      These are considered somewhat rare I have seen them go as high at $15,000(USD). The market has changed alot in the past few years so I would say the value is around $5000 (USD. If you want to sell this I would suggest using this auction house http://stantons-auctions.com/ they speicalize in selling mechanical music items. I have dealt with them many times and only have good things to say about them.

      Reply

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