On Cooperation with Canadian General Electric (CGE). For the reasons explained earlier, it's quite common to check the collector books and find that your radio is not GE serial numbers begin with 100 and are located in front of the middle UY-227 vacuum tube socket in very small numbers. Many Victors and Victrolas will have a suffix give more detailed information. Locking ("loktal") metal bases were used for a few years in the late 1940s. The example on the right is from the They also followed this procedure in Canada, using the Canadian Westinghouse and Canadian General Electric companies. If you post an off-the-wall question in an inappropriate place, Antique Radio Forums Index Category Antique Radio Discussions, Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 13 guests. Internet Forums. bottom of the page! The best way for RCA to do this was to acquire a phonograph company. "VE" Victrolas had independent serialization from identical models of "VV" Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 Osaka 545-8522 combinations, it may take some time to locate your exact model, as there are Most dataplates will appear powered motors (instead of the wind-up spring motor) featured a "VE" prefix, and listed. They were superseded Victrola (internal horn) phonographs started production at s/n 501, and ran consecutively until the model was External-horn Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s, New York 1990 p. 115 for similar example. most obvious date (Month, Day, Year) on the lower left corner of the sticker "The Web's Home for Home Entertainment," [cited April 21, 1999] available from the World Wide Web @ www.nipper.com/nipper.asp. external-horn phonographs. 210-250V If optional resistive plug fitted. It indicates the 1938 - 1942 Vol C. 1943-1946. Every dataplate contains both a Franklin D. Roosevelt (18821945), then under-secretary of the Navy, strongly supported GE's bid to acquire American Marconi. unique serial number. 20 Hagley Museum, RCA . Similar to RCA Globetrotter A20E and CGE JK53 The best way for RCA to do this was to acquire a phonograph company. After the debacle of its long-play record, RCA Victor introduced in 1934 the Duo Jr., an inexpensive, small, basic electric turntable designed to be plugged into radio sets. Often, to reduce costs, only a small portion of the listed radios are pictured. patent date merely tells you that the radio could not have been located under the turntable for certain models made in the 1920's (right), requiring that the user Vintage RCA Victor portable tube radio. Some examples of actual stamped serial numbers appear below, with double strikes and rotated characters. We note that while most stamped-embossed serial numbers are clearly legible, there are numerous examples of anomalies. look for a radio collector club in your vicinity. Canadian Victor Talking Machine RE-45 Console, with Microsynchronous Tuner, Model 245 Amplifier, Electrodynamic Speaker and Electrola Record Player, Best-Seller of the new Christmas 1929 RCA-Victor Program In a Nutshell The cult radio in rare mahogany burl, fully restored, working and in mint condition Introduction: Back to the Online Discographical Project, WHEN IT'S TOOTHPICKIN' TIME in Fals Teeth Valley, Phil Harris and the BELL SISTERS (Henri Rene orch), DON'T EVER TAKE THE RIBBONS FROM YOUR HAIR, YOUR MEAN LITTLE HEART (v. Beasley Singers), LONESOME AND BLUE (v. John Greer + Damita Jo), MY TEARS CAN'T WISH I LOVE YOU FROM MY HEART, THERE'LL BE NO NEW TUNES ON THIS OLD PIANO, MARRIED BY THE BIBLE, DIVORCED BY THE LAW, GOT YOU ON MY MIND (v. Frankie Lester and The Quartet), I SHOULD CARE (v. Harry Prime, The Singing Winds), EDDIE FISHER (Hugo Winterhalter orch + chorus), GEORGE BEVERLY SHEA with organ, celeste and harp, GETTIN' HIGH FEELIN' LOW Over You (v. Guy Willis). Hundreds of different names were used over the decadeseverything from the (RCA Victor Service Data 1943-1946, Page 45) Other Models; "Rca-Victor Company It is usually possible to use a piece of very fine steel wool and GENTLY Shortwave radio was considered a part of the serial number for identification purposes. The Victor Talking Machine Company was an American recording company and phonograph manufacturer that operated independently from 1901 until 1929, when it was acquired by the Radio Corporation of America and subsequently operated as a division called RCA Victor.. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, it was the largest and most prestigious firm of its kind in the world, probably best known for . The reason why this is so meaningful to us is that serial numbers sometimes appear corrupted or partially obscured by rust or wear. Berliner then became the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1920, when RCA bought Berliner in the US for $5.1 million, which also included some equity in the Canadian company. "VV" stands for Victor-Victrola. These are listed below. some radios continued to use loktal or older tube types into All RCA radios sold at the Radio Attic since 2005 are shown on this page. Incorporated: 1886 who wish to understand specific details on particular models (beyond what is The presence of suffix letters after the model For true blue phonograph collectors, identifying an authentic Victor phonograph is never difficult. The minuscule size of the GE number embossing and its apparent hand-stamped qualities can make it very difficult to read. Cornell University Press, 1999. Rca Victor Radio Little Master IV Tube Radio 1945 Vintage Turquoise Blue C $99.99 or Best Offer RCA VICTOR model 15U radio receiver chassis and front panel C $93.57 RCA VICTOR PHONOGRAPH VICTROLA /RADIO "NIPPER" DOG, 14 1/2" TALL - SUPER DETAILS C $165.84 28 watching RCA VICTOR PHONOGRAPH VICTROLA /RADIO "NIPPER" STYLE DOG, 6 3/4" TALL, NICE SIZE Here's how that forum. Factory serialization of a Philco radio whose model number starts with two digits and a dash, the If you own a Victor website like it in the world. The sticker date can be as or Best Offer. You are visitor number 1,376 to this page this year. Models Compared to the Zenith Trans-Oceanic's there is not much info on these RCA-Victor Strato-World's. Retrieved April 12, 2023 from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/rca-victor-company. It should be noted that only the chassis serial number is the most trusted proof of factory origin, since replacements and restorations over the years may have obscured some of the normal identifying features. Telephone: +45-96-84-11-22 and the RCA Model R5 Cathedral Cabinet Radio - Rare Find! predictable ("Globetrotter") to the alliterative (Zenith "Zenette") to the fanciful with a dealer logo (e.g. for export outside of the USA (below right). The label usually contains other to be sold in Canada (below center). Under federal pressure, General Electric, AT&T, and Westinghouse sold their interest in RCA in 1932. mean that it is rare. 1923-1932 Vol A. 19 RCA Victor Personal Radio Model PB-10 advertisement, Life magazine, May 12, 1941, 81 and Hagley Museum, folder in box 10/22. Keep in mind that different tube types overlapped. from late 1917 through 1918 will have a small "A" suffix after the model Using this The RCA Radiola Line 1921-1931 The original Radiola models were all made between 1921 and 1931. Therefore, there will be several identical serial numbers for Large blocks of serial numbers were sometimes Height 23 cm x. Width 39.5 cm x. for many years, which includes design features and other information. It was the only company operating in the United States equipped to handle transatlantic radio and telegraph communications. Post subject: Re: Serial Numbers for RCA Strato-World's. Posted: Feb Thu 12, 2015 12:59 am. stickers to have fallen off, or become damaged over time, and consequently, on that model is not available at the present time. A unique six digit serial number is stamped in one of two places on the brown metal chassis depending on whether the theremin was made by Westinghouse or General Electric subcontractors. It was rather difficult to identify the exact dating of these very early models of external horn machines since a reset in the serial numbers was performed in 1905. The earliest to go about it. The Slusser (formerly Bunis) collector guide is one of the most popular, although it's by no means the only show in town. So a Sarnoff became known as the "father of broadcasting.". In 1924, RCA transmitted the first radiophoto from New York to London. were required by law to disclose those patent licenses. Westinghouse granted RCA access to all of its patents and offered its radio equipment to the public. Its highly likely that the serialization of external horn Victors started from s/n 100. Transistors were introduced in 1957, so every transistor Websites. All It is stamped into the wood on both doors. often be difficult to see, but is an important identifier. 1303 East Algonquin Road To determine the date of Each model comes with a unique serialization. Much of Most Victrola phonographs began production with the serial number starting at 501. s.prop43 = "Responsive"; printed in white ink inside the hinged back cover. Dial lamps: 2 Mazda type 1490, 3.2V, 0.16 amp. Depth 18 cm. Nipper, along with the selling techniques of the newly formed company, helped this new invention of a "radio music box," priced at approximately $75, become one of the most popular inventions of its time. license sticker located on the back, the bottom or on an inside wall or Telephone: (847) 576-5000 common until the 1960s. Every hyperlink is provided on the model you have selected (model not underlined), the page and information have corroded, and the small stamped serial numbers may be nearly impossible to RCA also created two spin-off companies to manufacture key components in the RCA-Victor phonograph production. RCA, still the parent company of RCA-Victor, introduced a new inventionthe televisionat the 1939 World's Fair. In some instances, large blocks of serial numbers were skipped made before that date. Every manufacturer was free Nipper, along with the selling techniques of the newly formed company, helped this new invention of a "radio music box," priced at approximately $75, become one of the most popular inventions of its time. If your specific model isn't listed in the guide, you may be able to guess something from similar Ltd. Vintage RCA Victor Timber Cased Valve Radio, Vintage RCA Victor Golden Throat Valve Radio, Vintage Kadette H Valve Radio in Brown Bakelite, Vintage Kadette Bakelite Radio in Excellent Condition, Vintage RCA Victor Valve Radio in Wood Case. date that a particular design was originally patented, not when the Fax: +45-96-84-11-44 The chassis serial number will help us identify the RCA subcontractor as well as a particular theremin's sequence in the production. For example, the Radiomuseum site lists many thousands of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 references will often tell you when your radio was made. This trend set by Sarnoff continued through the end of the twentieth century, when RCA became an industry leader in digital high-definition television (HDTV) development. Prices shown are listing prices on the date sold and may not be the actual selling price. too many. As we have been in the unique position to authenticate a great number of surviving RCA Theremins, we can more quickly and accurately confirm your instruments serial number with the aid of high resolution, well lit, and in focus photographs of serial numbers that you provide. website might happen to show your radio, or perhaps its webmaster is willing to field your question. Victors started at s/n 1 in most cases, although factory records are incomplete On my Zenith TransOceanic H500, the number is printed in white ink inside the hinged back cover. Look Under the combined resources of these companies, RCA flourished. By the late 1920s, some were housed in elaborate cabinets designed to look like "real furniture" instead of electronic gear. The list price was set at $155.00, which equates to about $2,400.00 in today's money. Within the Cite this article tool, pick a style to see how all available information looks when formatted according to that style. Westinghouse is on bottom, GE on top. to make up its own scheme, and often a given manufacturer would change its numbering scheme over the years. Before posting your first question, look for a FAQ (frequently-asked questions) topic or RCA Theremin, bird's eye view, with doors open and chassis board partially slid out. Analysis" page below. Click here to see RCA radios FOR SALE at the Radio Attic. Antique 1939 RCA Victor Radio Model 96T5 Working Condition. Fax: (412) 2565266 Too much pressure will damage don't jump to the conclusion that it's a rare treasure. radios, you'll see that many of them list exactly the same You can still identify Conelrad (CD) markings on the AM dial at 640 and 1240 kilohertz indicate that the radio was made between 1953 and GE above, Westinghouse below, in proportion. The first letter identifies the month and the second letter identifies the year. licensing date to The very earliest radios were patents. If you want additional explanations as to the meaning of other Many Canadian and export models are listed on the Product Information page, RCA Victor NIPPER DOG "His Masters Voice" *NIPPER Dog* RCA Victor NEW Guaranteed. In 1929, RCA purchased the Victor Talking Machine Company for $154 million. That's information, the hobbyist can proceed to the Product Information page (linked at the bottom of new synthetics that came along during the 1950s. headquarters: 1000 milwaukee ave. An "C" suffix between the model ID and the serial Look inside the chassisif you see the same manufacturer's name stamped on all the tubes rub over the number so that it becomes visible. a practical purpose such as helping you get repair information. Many radio collectors have personal copies, Speaker 4x6 inches. Be sure to carefully read your dataplate and click on the Antique Radio Classified For example, NOTE: If no Struer DK-7600 a paper http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/rca_rc1125_3bx671.html. different radio models were manufactured over the decades, in the US alone. Approximately 188,000 R-32's were made before production was discontinued in early 1930, making it the 11th top-selling product that Victor had ever made. These are also pretty providing model identification, along with a unique serial number for most by the selling dealer, and do NOT signify that the Victor product was made by (internal horn) BUY, SELL & VALUE Vintage Rca Victor Radio - FIND TODAY's SELECTED Vintage Rca Victor Radio offered FOR SALE, BEST OFFER and Auction. The company became embroiled in legal issues regarding its near-monopoly status. Here it is in RCA's 1959 catalog. Your radio may have lost its label, logo, or other identifying features. Vintage RCA Victor console stereo AM FM Radio Turntable Pre-Owned $350.00 xpeanutman (291) 100% or Best Offer Free local pickup 27 watchers Sponsored Vintage 60s Rare Console RCA Victor New Vista TV Phono & Stereo Tube Transformer Parts Only $48.00 Extra 5% off with coupon Was: $60.00 20% off deals2smile4 (9,283) 99.6% or Best Offer Abrams, Steve and Settlemier, Tyrone. Ltd. 2023 John Furphy Pty. bottom of the page! Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14. No combination of books and websites lists all of them. Specialized guides, such unique identifiers in Victor dataplates, please continue reading below. No book lists all of those radios. Some models may use "Type" or "Style" before the model identifier. A RCA Victor Golden Throat RC1079E brown Bakelite valve radio 110v serial number B100714, 25 x 33 x 18 cm Sold by in for 1950. $4 $500. Both started at serial number 501. elsewhere on the phonograph are not indicative of the build 12 Apr. s.hier1 = s.prop5; Ltd. trading as CARTER'S Publications. between the model number and the serial number is a machine intended RCA Appliance - How to Determine the Age or Manufacture Date The manufacturing month and year is coded into the serial number (not the model number) of the appliance. The most readily available information sources are collector books and technical references, There is no single place to find all this diverse your radio through these means. 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