Morphy Auctions October 14 - 15, 2011 Sat 2011-10-15 Auction - 752 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 2
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Denver, PA, United States
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Morphy Auctions October 14 - 15, 2011 Sat

General Antiques, October 14 - October 15, 2011 Daniels collection of antique and vintage telephones will keep collectors "engaged," Oct. 14-15 at Morphy's A large percentage of the world's population has never even seen a dial-face telephone, but that certainly wasn't the case with the late Bill Daniels. The massive collection of antique and vintage phones that filled his home comprised a chronological archive of Alexander Graham Bell's 1876 invention and contained models ranging from primitive turn of the 20th century curiosities to ultra-cool mid-century designs. A premier assemblage, the Daniels collection has been consigned to Morphy Auctions, where it will be apportioned into three subsequent General Antiques auctions, the first of which will take place on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15, 2011. The phones will open the second session. "Many of Bill Daniels' phones were displayed at museums or shows, but he was always a buyer, hardly ever a seller," said Morphy Auctions CEO Dan Morphy. "Bill worked for AT&T's long distance division until his retirement at age 52, so telephones were always a big part of his life." Daniels' widow, Dorothy, said her husband started picking up old phones at flea markets, tag sales and church sales, later expanding his hunt to collector shows dedicated exclusively to telephones. "As his collection grew, he started thinking about the idea of a museum, so in addition to phones, he started buying phone booths, telegraphs, intercoms and other phone-related items," Mrs. Daniels said. One of Bill Daniels' favorite pieces was his Watts & Co. coffin phone, which gets its name because of its distinctive shape. It is offered in the Oct. 14-15 auction with a $10,000-$20,000 estimate. Other highlights include a Western Electric magneto wall cabinet set, est. $7,000-$10,000...view more information on our website.
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American Electric No. 46 Cradle Set.: Circa 1915. Black and nickel, marked on the transmitter, and frayed cords. Condition (Excellent). Size 8" T.
0624: American Electric No. 46 Cradle Set.Est. $100-$200
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DeVeau Non-Dial Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1915. Black on brass with some paint chipping, phone directory on shaft, buzzer on oak box, faceplate marked DeVeau, Stanley, & Patterson, and receiver marked DeVeau. Condition (Very Good).
0625: DeVeau Non-Dial Candlestick Telephone.Est. $100-$200
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Gray Swedish 10-Coin Collector.: Circa 1930. Black paint on aluminum and the key for the coin drawer is included. Condition (Excellent). Size 10 - 1/2" T.
0626: Gray Swedish 10-Coin Collector.Est. $100-$300
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Oak Ericsson Wall Telephone.: Circa 1910. Phone has a single gong ringer. Marked transmitter and receiver with bad cord. Condition (Excellent). Size 11" T.
0629: Oak Ericsson Wall Telephone.Est. $100-$300
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Lot of 2: Western Electric 202 Phones.: Includes a 1931 ivory painted 202 with a number six dial and a 1951 Imperial 202 with an ivory plastic handset and hairline cracks in the caps. Condition (Excellent). Size Each: 5 - 1/2" T.
0631: Lot of 2: Western Electric 202 Phones.Est. $100-$200
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Porcelain White Bell Caution Sign.: Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 24" x 24".
0632: Porcelain White Bell Caution Sign.Est. $100-$200
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Postal Telegraph Electric Clock.: Moderate rust. Condition (Good). Size 20" Dia.
0633: Postal Telegraph Electric Clock.Est. $100-$300
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Northern Electric 233 Pay Telephone.: Circa 1961. Chrome. Includes both keys and out of service sign. Condition (Excellent). Size 18" T.
0634: Northern Electric 233 Pay Telephone.Est. $150-$300
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Connecticut Two Box Telephone.: Circa 1905. Oak. Marked Connecticut pony and faceplate. Condition (Excellent). Size 33" T.
0636: Connecticut Two Box Telephone.Est. $200-$300
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Loeffler 11-Station Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1905. Hook, perch, and transmitter are painted gold; shaft and base are painted black; base is cast iron and the rest is brass. Faceplate is marked Loeffler with a polished brass receiver.
0637: Loeffler 11-Station Candlestick Telephone.Est. $200-$300
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Porcelain Bell System Sign.: Condition (Near Mint). Size 11" x 11".
0639: Porcelain Bell System Sign.Est. $200-$400
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Blue Western Electric 500 Telephone.: Base and shell marked 1956. Phone is soft plastic with gray cords. Condition (Excellent). Size 9" L.
0640: Blue Western Electric 500 Telephone.Est. $200-$300
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Holtzer-Cabot Compact Phone.: Circa 1910. Oak, Ness Automatic dial works properly, unmarked receiver with crack. Condition (Excellent). Size 11 - 1/2" T.
0641: Holtzer-Cabot Compact Phone.Est. $200-$400
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Gray 23J Coin Collector.: Circa 1925. Black paint, some paint damage to the front, E1 handset with bullet transmitter, and a key for the coin drawer. Condition (Very Good). Size 11 - 1/2" T.
0642: Gray 23J Coin Collector.Est. $300-$500
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Red Western Electric 302 Telephone.: Shell and base are marked 1950. Phone is plastic and the receiver cap and rear have a slight crack. Condition (Excellent). Size 7 - 1/2" L.
0643: Red Western Electric 302 Telephone.Est. $300-$600
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Early Keystone Non-Dial Stick Telephone.: Circa 1900. Black has been repainted, nickel has been re-nickeled, cast iron base, cup is marked, faceplate is unmarked, Keystone in the hook, and marked receiver with a small chip to the cap.
0644: Early Keystone Non-Dial Stick Telephone.Est. $400-$800
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Western Electric 20B with Coin Collector.: Circa 1910. Includes a Gray coin collector. Nickel and black, 259W transmitter, outside wire, pony receiver, keys for coin drawer and back plate. Last patent date 1909 for the lead coin chutes.
0646: Western Electric 20B with Coin Collector.Est. $500-$800
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Western Electric 3 Box Telephone.: Circa 1895. Walnut. Blake transmitter is unmarked and not original to this set. Forked hook. Long pole receiver. Condition (Excellent). Size 32" T.
0647: Western Electric 3 Box Telephone.Est. $1,500-$2,000
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