Victor Type M "Monarch" Circa 1901 Incredible Quarter-Sawn Oak RARE

An original Victor M "Monarch" oak cabinet with an original quarter sawn oak horn, circa 1900's 

Type M  Serial # 17081

Manufactured by the Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, NJ

Offered a full one year local warrantee for Orange and LA County, Ca.

The Victor M (advertised as the Monarch) was introduced in 1901 as a high-end, high-performance model, and sold new for $35.00, which equates to about $1,250.00 in today's money. It featured a large 10" turntable and a powerful 2-spring motor, placing its performance far above the other early products in the 1901 Victor lineup. The cabinet was made of quarter-sawn oak.  The "M" underwent several cabinet and component design upgrades during its 4-year production run.    Models, even though all variations of this model were stamped as "M" on the data plate. The cabinet was also enlarged around this time (right). A variety of horn options were available for the rigid-arm and taper-arm models, ranging from a simple stamped steel horn to various flower and solid wood horns.