That is how it was made, although didn't the grille have a painted or wood grained finish when new? Eric Stott ----- Original Message ----- From: "tom jordan" <tomj33 at msn.com> To: "'Antique Phonograph List'" <phono-l at oldcrank.org> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 9:53 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Dual purpose victrola. Check out this dual purpose Victrola. It plays music and doubles as a cold air return for your home's heating system :0) http://cgi.ebay.com/Victor-Victrola-VV-IV-Phonograph-w-Metal-Grill-1673_W0QQ itemZ170122607698QQihZ007QQcategoryZ38030QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org