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Vintage 1920s Victrola Tungs-Tone Phonograph Needles Sample Tin Victor Co 5/6Description:
Up for sale is a rare, authentic piece of early American audio history—a Vintage 1920s Victrola Tungs-Tone Phonograph Needles Sample Tin. Manufactured by the world-famous Victor Talking Machine Co. out of Camden, New Jersey, this specific tin is a highly collectible dual-language "Samples / Muestras" promotional piece featuring the iconic "His Master's Voice" Nipper the dog logo on the lithograph top.The tin features a unique internal swivel-hinge display tray designed to hold six sample needles representing Soft Tone, Full Tone, and Extra Loud Tone variations. CRITICAL COLECTOR NOTE: This tin is NOT empty! It still contains FIVE (5) original vintage Tungs-Tone needles resting securely inside their factory holder slots. Product Specifications:
* Brand: Victrola / Victor Talking Machine Co. (Camden, N.J., U.S.A.)
* Product: Tungs-Tone Semi-Permanent and Inter-Changeable Needles
* Edition: Samples / Muestras Dual-Language Tin
* Patent Dates Listed: Includes historical dates spanning Dec 9, 1913, to March 30, 1926
* Needle Count: Includes 5 out of the original 6 needlesCondition Description:
* Good Vintage Condition: The pocket tin shows a beautiful aged patina with expected surface micro-scuffs, edge oxidation, and minor lithograph paint loss from handling over the last 100 years. The internal swinging tray mechanism is structurally sound and pivots smoothly. The inside directional text is clean and fully legible in both English and Spanish.
* Please review all high-resolution listing photos to carefully inspect the exact physical condition of this antique tin and its needles. Sold as-is.
