Antique - Photo Hunters
My grandparents liked to go "junkin" to various thrift shops, garage sales, flea market, and any place they might find a deal on an antique. My grandmother was notorious for a habit that I am inclined to brag about. I can hear it now...
"Grandmama, I like that necklace."
Grandmama replies, "10 cents at a garage sale."
By that exchange, I knew she was proud of the bargain she had found. To this day, if I remark on a necklace, pin, bracelet, I secretly wish the person would tell me a story about it, share the history of its origin. So many folks just say.. well, thank you.
This above photograph is a picture of a Victrola my grandparents found in a Goodwill, perhaps in the sixties. I remember hearing the adult conversation of how the folks there didn't know what they had and once they had sold it, tried to tell Granddad that it was a mistake they sold it for that amount. But Granddaddy had the receipt in his hand and a sale is a sale.
The Victrola still works to this day. Wind it up and it plays the 78. Volume control is by opening and closing the cabinet on the bottom. Length of playing time... well... you might get 3 or 4 minutes to a side. Really not long enough to even sit down.
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Wow, that is a great antique piece. I'd like to have it - and the fact it still plays speaks wonders! =)
Posted by: tnchick | February 16, 2007 at 09:18 PM
Oh how lovely. What a treasured item. I love hearing stories from my Grandmother about her life and she too is always able to pick up a bargain. Happy weekend.
Posted by: incog & nito | February 16, 2007 at 09:18 PM
Hi Cathy. That's a beautiful antique. How wonderful that it still works after all these years. A treasure worth keeping.
Thanks for visiting. Take care!
Posted by: Rach | February 16, 2007 at 09:55 PM
That is so great!
An older man who comes to help with reading at the school as a surrogate grandparent was telling me last night that his friend has a 180 year old till. (cash register) He was thinking of bringing it in to show the students and I am looking forward to it.
It's funny how now that I'm older, I am more interested in subjects such as history and geography compared to when I was still a student.
Posted by: Carolanne | February 16, 2007 at 10:06 PM
That is so great!
An older man who comes to help with reading at the school as a surrogate grandparent was telling me last night that his friend has a 180 year old till. (cash register) He was thinking of bringing it in to show the students and I am looking forward to it.
It's funny how now that I'm older, I am more interested in subjects such as history and geography compared to when I was still a student.
Posted by: Carolanne | February 16, 2007 at 10:06 PM
wow how cool, so much history and good memories to go with that!
Posted by: expatraveler | February 16, 2007 at 10:08 PM
what an awesome photo and a grand "find" by your grandpa!! Great photo! Thanks for visiting my blog tonight!
Posted by: Becci-PowersTwinB | February 16, 2007 at 10:15 PM
I remember very well these "engines" my parents owned one and me too for my 78t Elvis records and now they are antiques .... That doesn't make me younger, lol !
Posted by: Gattina | February 16, 2007 at 10:22 PM
A great choice for this week's theme! I love your Grandma's attitude! Those 10 cent finds are the best :)
Posted by: superkimbo | February 16, 2007 at 10:45 PM
The Victrola is amazing! I love that they found it at a thrift shop and it still works! :)
Posted by: pamela | February 16, 2007 at 11:39 PM
That is a beautiful Victoria! It is amazing that it still works. Awesome photo. Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: CrAzY Working Mom | February 17, 2007 at 12:40 AM
*LOL* Oooops...should've proof read. I meant VICTROLA! heh heh
Posted by: CrAzY Working Mom | February 17, 2007 at 12:41 AM
*LOL* Oooops...should've proof read. I meant VICTROLA! heh heh
Posted by: CrAzY Working Mom | February 17, 2007 at 12:42 AM
Good find! Do you still have the records?
Cheers to your day!
Posted by: viamarie | February 17, 2007 at 03:03 AM
Welcome to the Photo Hunt!!
What a GREAT record player! I love it and I really liked your little tale of antiques and your grandparents.
Posted by: Pat | February 17, 2007 at 05:33 AM
I love the idea of listening to old 78s on an antique record player. It seems so civilised somehow. Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong era. My mind sure is antique :)
Posted by: Waspgoddess | February 17, 2007 at 05:37 AM
Cool! My parents used to have lots of 78's...we melted them and used them fo craft projects.
Posted by: patti | February 17, 2007 at 08:01 AM
This is wonderful!
My antiques photos have been posted. Happy weekend.
Posted by: Hootin' Anni | February 17, 2007 at 08:59 AM
What a wonderful antique piece! Your grandparents sound a lot like mine - savvy bargain hunters.
Welcome the hunt!
Posted by: Leslie | February 17, 2007 at 11:44 AM
What a wonderful antique! Your grandparents sound like mine - savvy bargain hunters.
Welcome to the hunt!
Posted by: Leslie | February 17, 2007 at 11:45 AM
What an incredible find by your grandparents :). I wouldn't have given up either.
Have a wonderful weekend and welcome to the hunt-bunch.
Posted by: eph2810 | February 17, 2007 at 12:19 PM
Your grandmother sounds great!
Imagine when the record player was considered modern!
Mine's up too :)
Posted by: Teena in Toronto | February 17, 2007 at 12:41 PM
How nice! I bet that has been a part of many memories
Posted by: amy | February 17, 2007 at 02:37 PM
Welcome to the hunt.
This is the second one I've seen on here. My brother bought one, but I know he must have paid more than your grandparents. I checked the serial numbers with the site and his model was made between 1914- 1916.
Posted by: srp | February 17, 2007 at 04:55 PM
Now that's what I call an antique. I'd personally love to have one! : )
Posted by: Dianne | February 17, 2007 at 05:33 PM