Victor VI with Matching Herzog No. 820 Cabinet
Flagship outside-horn gramophone with 24K gold-plated hardware, matching curved cabinet, and rare stenciled Eureka wood horn.
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Preserving Acoustic Audio History Since 1904
Preserving the Sound of History
Museum-grade antique phonographs, Edison cylinder players, and rare custom record cabinets — restored with passion, precision, and historical authenticity.
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Featured Historical Masterpieces
Hand-selected, fully restored instruments and cabinets currently available for immediate acquisition.
Original Victor 5 Outside Horn Phonograph
Quarter sawn oak cabinet with original factory finish, powerful triple-spring motor, and stunning 20.5" brass bell horn.
Victrola Model VV-XVIII Mahogany (Circa 1915)
Victor's supreme luxury model with matched ribbon mahogany veneers, gold-plated trim, and masterfully rebuilt mechanicals.
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The Art of Pure Acoustic Preservation
Every instrument that enters our workshop receives the care of over four decades of restoration mastery.
100% Pure Acoustic Audio
No electronics, cords, or digital sound. Experience the warm, authentic mechanical acoustic sound vibrations just as they were heard in 1904.
45+ Years Master Restorations
Rebuilt spring motors, cleaned and regulated governors, genuine mica diaphragm reproducers, and historically accurate museum-grade finishes.
White-Glove Safe Crating
Double-boxed, heavily padded custom crating and insured freight handling ensuring your antique arrives in flawless playing condition anywhere in the world.
Certified Historical Authenticity
Each unit is thoroughly inspected for period correctness, serial validation, original patents, and verified operational performance.
The Old Time Crank Philosophy
My name is Mike Patella and I have been buying, restoring, and selling antique phonographs for over 45 years.
At Old Time Crank, we restore and preserve authentic Edison phonographs, Victor outside-horn players, and fine carved record cabinets.
Every single piece is completely disassembled, meticulously serviced, acoustically tuned, and rigorously tested so history lives on through vivid sound.
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Call, text, or email us directly with questions or to discuss custom shipping and crating for any instrument.
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