Morphy Auctions October 14 - 15, 2011 Sat 2011-10-15 Auction - 752 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 8
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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Type 22 Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1905. Nickel over brass, Hershey Kiss perch, nothing is marked but appears to have a Couch cup and faceplate and wood base plate. Condition (Excellent). Size 10 - 1/2" T.
0768: Type 22 Candlestick Telephone.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Automatic Electric Dial Candlesticks.: Circa 1925. Both are black over brass. The earlier telephone has a 3C transmitter and a marked finger wheel. Condition (Excellent). Size Each: 11" T.
0769: Lot of 2: Automatic Electric Dial Candlesticks.Est. $200-$400
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North Top Loader Telephone.: Circa 1905. Oak, triplet has marked transmitter, forked hook, and unmarked receiver. Condition (Excellent). Size 25" T.
0770: North Top Loader Telephone.Est. $200-$400
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Stromberg-Carlson Switchboard Wall Telephone.: Circa 1905. Oak, plain front wall phone with switchboard capability instead of a writing shelf. Marked receiver. Condition (Excellent). Size 22 - 12" T.
0771: Stromberg-Carlson Switchboard Wall Telephone.Est. $200-$300
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Lot of 2: Western Electric 102 Sets.: Circa 1920. Includes an E1 handset with a bullet transmitter and Automatic Electric dial. Also includes an E1 handset with a bullet transmitter with small chip, 2HB dial. Both are painted B1 sets and
0772: Lot of 2: Western Electric 102 Sets.Est. $150-$250
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Lot of 2: Western Electric Stick Telephones.: Circa 1915. Both are black over brass. Includes one with a crossed out 20B perch with some paint loss, 323 transmitter, and frayed cords; also a 20AL perch with a 323 transmitter and frayed cords.
0773: Lot of 2: Western Electric Stick Telephones.Est. $150-$250
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Lot of 2: Porcelain Telephone Signs.: Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Largest: 8" Dia.
0775: Lot of 2: Porcelain Telephone Signs.Est. $100-$300
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Lot of 2: Blue Glass Bell Paperweights.: Circa 1920. Includes one "pays seven percent" Mountain States Telephone and a Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co. Condition (Excellent). Size Each: 3" T.
0776: Lot of 2: Blue Glass Bell Paperweights.Est. $150-$250
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Stromberg-Carlson Two Box Telephone.: Circa 1905. Oak. Early triplet with some paint loss and brass bottom receiver. Brassed out bells. Condition (Excellent). Size 32" T.
0777: Stromberg-Carlson Two Box Telephone.Est. $150-$250
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Lot of 3: Western Electric 500 Cradle Sets.: Includes a light blue phone with base and shell marked 1958, a pink phone with base and shell marked 1958, and a beige phone with base and shell marked 1955. Condition (Excellent). Size Each: 9" L.
0778: Lot of 3: Western Electric 500 Cradle Sets.Est. $100-$200
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Unknown Oak Compact Wall Set.: Circa 1905. Phone has a Sumter name tag but not certain it's a Sumter. Western Electric Pony receiver with a reproduction cap (damaged). Condition (Excellent). Size 8" T.
0779: Unknown Oak Compact Wall Set.Est. $100-$200
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Oak Western Electric Enunciator.: Patent date 1876. Tag on the bottom is marked Western Electric. Condition (Excellent). Size 16" T.
0780: Oak Western Electric Enunciator.Est. $100-$300
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Connecticut 4-Station Cradle Telephone.: Circa 1915. Phone is black and nickel. Marked on the base and missing cord. Condition (Excellent). Size 6 - 1/2" T.
0781: Connecticut 4-Station Cradle Telephone.Est. $100-$200
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Western Electric 20BG Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1900. Black over brass with a small 302W nickel transmitter, 179W Watchcase receiver, push button in shaft, and frayed cords. Condition (Excellent). Size 10 - 3/4" T.
0782: Western Electric 20BG Candlestick Telephone.Est. $100-$200
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Lot of 3: Western Electric Extension Bell Boxes.: Circa 1900. Includes one oak with cowbells, one walnut with large gongs, and one oak with sleigh bells. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 8 - 1/2" W.
0783: Lot of 3: Western Electric Extension Bell Boxes.Est. $100-$200
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Western Electric Scissors Telephone.: Circa 1915. Black and nickel, 329 transmitter, 40F perch, knurled nut, outside wire, frayed cords, damage to bracket, and crack in receiver cap. Condition (Very Good).
0784: Western Electric Scissors Telephone.Est. $100-$200
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Stromberg-Carlson CTPFF Telephone.: Circa 1905. Oak, brass bottom receiver, and frayed cords. Condition (Excellent). Size 25 - 1/2" T.
0785: Stromberg-Carlson CTPFF Telephone.Est. $100-$200
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Pedrick Piston Ring Auto Service Sign.: Double-sided. In original box. Includes original arm bracket. Condition (Near Mint). Size 20" x 28".
0786: Pedrick Piston Ring Auto Service Sign.Est. $800-$1,500
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Black Western Electric Manual Stick Phone.: Circa 1925. Black over brass, hanging directory with insides missing, number card in the base, 323 transmitter, and some paint loss. Condition (Excellent). Size 11" T.
0787: Black Western Electric Manual Stick Phone.Est. $100-$200
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Orange Crush Soda Wall Clock.: Circa late 19th Century. Painted glass may not be original. Condition (Good - Excellent). Size 38" x 18".
0788: Orange Crush Soda Wall Clock.Est. $400-$800
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Metal Butler Smoking Stand.: All original. Depicts an African American man dressed as a butler. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 34" T.
0789: Metal Butler Smoking Stand.Est. $600-$900
Glass Soda Fountain Straw Holder.: Circa early 1900s. Glass soda fountain straw holder in Illinois pattern, by U.S. Glass Co. The straw holders were sold both with and without lids. Condition (Excellent). Size 9 - 1/2" T.
0790: Glass Soda Fountain Straw Holder.Est. $250-$500Lot Passed
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Large Porcelain Drug Store Coca-Cola Sign.: Circa 1930. Porcelain double-sided enamel Drink Coca-Cola Drug Store sign in heavy oak frame. Green, red, and white graphics, produced by Tennessee Enamel Mfg. Co. Some repainting, scratches, dents.
0791: Large Porcelain Drug Store Coca-Cola Sign.Est. $600-$1,200