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Catalogue

Lot 129: Sharp VC-2300H Portable VHS Video Cassette Recorder

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Start price: £1

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium:

A vintage Sharp model VC-2300H portable VHS video cassette recorder, manufactured by Sharp Corporation in Tochigi, Japan. The unit is constructed with a silver-finished and black plastic housing and includes an integrated metal and plastic carry handle. The front interface consists of a front-loading tape compartment with a clear plastic viewing window and tape scale, a mechanical three-digit counter with reset button, and various transport controls labelled Pause/Still, Audio Dub, FF, Play, Stop, Rew, Video Search, and Eject. The right side features eight tuner preset buttons, a digital timer display, and adjustment sliders for timer, tracking, and AFT. The rear manufacturer’s label identifies the model as VC-2300H, rated for 240V ~ 50Hz or 12V DC operation, with serial number 920869. The unit is equipped with a fixed power lead and a UK 3-pin plug.

Width: approximately 34 cm.


Condition report:

The recorder is in used, uncleaned condition with a significant accumulation of dust and surface grime. Visible scuffs and scratches are present across the casing, with more pronounced scratching on the transparent plastic cassette door. The unit is sold as untested and is likely to require internal cleaning and maintenance.