Introduced by Victor in 1903, the “D” was the company’s flagship phonograph until the VI came into the line-up two years later. The “D” featured a 12″ turntable, a triple spring motor, and an ornate oak cabinet adorned with heavily carved trim.
This Victor D is beautiful, with a clean cabinet finish that’s been French-polished to a warm gloss, no damaged or missing molding, no repairs, no issues.
Back-bracket enamel is original, as are the decorations.
Except for the crank (an excellent replica that's identical to the original), all parts are original, with judicious re-plating, including the small hardware and fittings. Victor Exhibition reproducer has a good needle bar and a good diaphragm. It's been professionally rebuilt, and it sounds great.
The 22″ spear tip oak horn is original, and it’s in excellent condition. Nice original finish, with original Nipper decal still intact. No rim splits, no cracks, no bubbling veneer. Some tiny specks of spatter on the horn’s exterior surface, but nothing significant.
Runs well and needs nothing to be enjoyed immediately. An outstanding Victor D.
I'll also include an early Victor record and a tin of needles.