Morphy Auctions October 14 - 15, 2011 Sat 2011-10-15 Auction - 752 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 3
604: Stromberg-Carlson Roman Column Candlestick Phone.605: Gray Bell-Shaped Coin Collector Telephone.865: Ornate Glass Hanging Apothecary Show Globe.
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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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50G Pay Phone on Stand.: Circa 1920. Cast iron stand, earlier 139A shelf, wood 295A subset, 143W receiver, 323 transmitter, Gray/Western riveted on tag, coin chute dated 1954, 4H dial, instruction card, paper wiring diagram
0648: 50G Pay Phone on Stand.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Watts & Co. Coffin Telephone.: Circa 1878. Rare award winning coffin mounted on display board with a copy of the first phone directory. Includes two reproduction butter stamp receivers, signed in several places. Condition
0649: Watts & Co. Coffin Telephone.Est. $10,000-$20,000
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Western Electric No. 10 Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1900. Black painted brass, tapered shaft (also known as oil can), pony with serial number 908425 and marked American Bell on the cap, porcelain mouthpiece, seven digit transmitter, wood base
0650: Western Electric No. 10 Candlestick Telephone.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Ornate Telephone Stand with Chair.: Circa 1925. Ornately carved walnut stand with drawer to keep unsightly candlestick phone out of sight. Condition (Excellent). Size 48" T.
0651: Ornate Telephone Stand with Chair.Est. $800-$1,200
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Compact Strowger Wall Phone.: Circa 1905. Oak, Automatic Electric receiver and transmitter. Dial functions properly. Condition (Excellent). Size 11" T.
0652: Compact Strowger Wall Phone.Est. $400-$800
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Western Electric Type 22 Telephone.: Circa 1900. Phone has a Manhattan faceplate (nickel over brass), Hershey kiss perch with knurled nut, and a Solid pony receiver. Part of the wooden base plate is missing and cords are frayed.
0653: Western Electric Type 22 Telephone.Est. $400-$600
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Porcelain Bell Telephone 2-Sided Sign.: Very rare. Includes original hangers. Condition (Excellent). Size 20 - 1/2" x 72".
0654: Porcelain Bell Telephone 2-Sided Sign.Est. $800-$1,200
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Porcelain Oval Bell Telephone Office Sign.: Rare. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 21 - 1/4" x 34".
0655: Porcelain Oval Bell Telephone Office Sign.Est. $600-$900
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Western Electric C1 Space Saver Telephone.: Circa 1920. Scarce 2HE Party Line with JMRW dial, E1 handset with bullet transmitter (slight chip), and frayed cord. Condition (Excellent). Size 8" T.
0656: Western Electric C1 Space Saver Telephone.Est. $300-$500
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Western Electric Dial Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1925. Black paint over brass. Alexander face plate attachment. 2AE dial with JMRW party line plate. Receiver has one crack in cap and cords are slightly frayed. Condition (Excellent). Size 10 -
0658: Western Electric Dial Candlestick Telephone.Est. $200-$400
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Porcelain White Bell Telephone Flange Sign.: With red arrow. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 18" x 18".
0659: Porcelain White Bell Telephone Flange Sign.Est. $300-$500
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Lot of 4: Porcelain Bell Stop Accident Signs.: Mounted on wood. Condition (Excellent). Size 16" x 11".
0660: Lot of 4: Porcelain Bell Stop Accident Signs.Est. $200-$400
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Western Electric 500U Telephone.: Base marked 1955 and shell marked 1959. Also called "The Mushroom Phone". Condition (Excellent). Size 9" L.
0661: Western Electric 500U Telephone.Est. $200-$300
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Couch 10-Station Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1910. Nickel and black over brass and steel, cast iron base, wood box attached for station connections, marked faceplate, and unmarked receiver. Chip to mouthpiece. Condition (Excellent). Size
0662: Couch 10-Station Candlestick Telephone.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Stromberg-Carlson 1543 Phones.: Circa 1950. Both are plastic with solid handsets. One is white and the other is dark gray. Condition (Excellent). Size Each: 9" L.
0664: Lot of 2: Stromberg-Carlson 1543 Phones.Est. $150-$250
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Gray Automatic Electric Pay Telephone.: Circa 1955. Black metal, AE code number LPB-89-55. Includes both keys. Condition (Excellent). Size 18" T.
0665: Gray Automatic Electric Pay Telephone.Est. $150-$250
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Oak Kellogg Common Battery Hotel Telephone Set.: Circa 1905. Phone has an early marked receiver and faceplate. Unusual marked number card holder and frayed cord. Condition (Excellent). Size 10 - 1/2" T.
0668: Oak Kellogg Common Battery Hotel Telephone Set.Est. $100-$200
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Kellogg Non-Dial Grab-a-Phone Telephone.: Circa 1915. Black paint, nickel cradle, and marked handset. Condition (Excellent). Size 7" T.
0669: Kellogg Non-Dial Grab-a-Phone Telephone.Est. $100-$200
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Monarch Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1905. Cast iron base, steel shaft and cup, and brass perch and faceplate. Faceplate marked Monarch Telephone Manufacturing Company and base plate is partially missing. Condition (Excellent).
0670: Monarch Candlestick Telephone.Est. $100-$200
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25/10/5-Cent Coin Collector.: Circa 1910. Black painted steel with some paint loss. Rectangular bracket mount and key for the coin box. Condition (Excellent). Size 9 - 3/4" T.
0671: 25/10/5-Cent Coin Collector.Est. $100-$300