Morphy Auctions October 14 - 15, 2011 Sat 2011-10-15 Auction - 752 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 4
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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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Lot of 2: Blue Glass Bell Paperweights.: Circa 1920. Includes one Western Electric Co. and a raised letter Bell System. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 3" T.
0672: Lot of 2: Blue Glass Bell Paperweights.Est. $100-$200
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Lot of 3: Glass Battery Jars.: Circa 1890. Includes a Fitch Perfect battery, Samson, and one unmarked with only "2401" on top. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 8" T.
0673: Lot of 3: Glass Battery Jars.Est. $100-$200
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Connecticut Non-Dial Cradle Telephone.: Circa 1915. Black and nickel. Marked on the base. Condition (Excellent). Size 6 - 1/2" T.
0675: Connecticut Non-Dial Cradle Telephone.Est. $100-$200
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Western Electric Non-Dial 302 with Vents.: Circa 1936. Black metal, E1 handset, small plungers, vents in back, and no dial. Condition (Excellent). Size 7 - 1/2" L.
0676: Western Electric Non-Dial 302 with Vents.Est. $100-$200
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Metal Connecticut Cradle Telephone.: Circa 1940. Gray painted metal. Some paint chipped off the handset. Condition (Excellent). Size 7 - 1/2" W.
0679: Metal Connecticut Cradle Telephone.Est. $150-$250
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American Electric Two Box Telephone.: Circa 1905. Oak, chain drive magneto, forked hook, marked transmitter, unknown pony receiver with no guts, and name tag is missing on top box. Condition (Excellent). Size 31" T.
0680: American Electric Two Box Telephone.Est. $150-$250
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New England 301 Fiddleback Telephone.: Circa 1900. Walnut, Western Electric phone with 250 transmitter and pony. Magneto and switch hook are Holtzer-Cabot. Two Columbia dry cells. Condition (Excellent). Size 29 - 1/2" T.
0681: New England 301 Fiddleback Telephone.Est. $200-$400
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Farr Two Box Telephone.: Circa 1905. Oak. Unknown Pony receiver with star between the two terminals, Farr name tag on top box, and unmarked transmitter. Condition (Excellent). Size 32" T.
0682: Farr Two Box Telephone.Est. $200-$300
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Couch 16-Station Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1910. Black over brass with cast iron base, wood base plate, and marked Couch receiver. Small chip to the mouth piece. Condition (Excellent). Size 10" T.
0685: Couch 16-Station Candlestick Telephone.Est. $200-$400
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Dark Gray Western Electric 500 Telephone.: Base and shell marked 1956. Phone is soft plastic. Condition (Excellent). Size 9" L.
0689: Dark Gray Western Electric 500 Telephone.Est. $300-$400
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Williams-Abbot Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1900. Phone has nickel over brass, Bakelite sleeve with crack on the front bottom, and Williams milk bottle pony receiver, has been re-nickeled. Condition (Excellent). Size 9" T.
0690: Williams-Abbot Candlestick Telephone.Est. $400-$800
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Blue Western Electric 302 Telephone.: Shell and base dated 1953. Phone is plastic with a crack on the right from the foot to the finger stop. Condition (Good). Size 7 - 1/2" L.
0691: Blue Western Electric 302 Telephone.Est. $400-$800
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Century Split Shaft Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1900. Phone is nickel over brass, marked receiver, faceplate and cup, metal mouthpiece, and some pitting is present. Condition (Excellent). Size 9 - 1/2" T.
0692: Century Split Shaft Candlestick Telephone.Est. $500-$1,000
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Munson Automatic Wall Set.: Circa 1907. This set is one of the first automatic dial switching systems. Oak, dial functions properly, Long Distance South Bend, Indiana on the faceplate tag, unmarked receiver with a small chip.
0693: Munson Automatic Wall Set.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Manhattan Rope Shaft Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1895. Nickeled brass. Square base with rope shaft and cast iron watch case receiver. Includes the proper Manhattan bell box. This phone has been re-nickeled and has a new wood base plate.
0694: Manhattan Rope Shaft Candlestick Telephone.Est. $3,500-$5,000
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Western Electric Magneto Wall Cabinet Set.: Circa 1892. Oak floor model with Western Electric long pole, beveled seven-digit transmitter, possibly reproduction tag, and three glass batteries. Shelf has one repair. Condition (Excellent). Size
0695: Western Electric Magneto Wall Cabinet Set.Est. $7,000-$10,000
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