CHARLES O'NEIL RADIO & AUDIO COLLECTION 2023-04-25 Auction - 340 Price Results - Westport Auction in CT - Page 5
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Norwalk, CT, United States
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CHARLES O'NEIL RADIO & AUDIO COLLECTION

Selling an extensive single-owner collection of radios and parts including rare radio tubes originating from a radio and clock shop in Bridgeport, CT starting in the 1920's. This collection features a multi-generational love for antique and vintage audio equipment and includes many vintage European tubes, Western Electric items, etc., that have been hoarded away for decades and are now completely fresh to the market, never seen before. Items in this auction will be sold to the highest bidder at no reserve. We will be open for in-person bidding at the Norwalk Gallery. Pick-up is at our Bridgeport, CT Annex Gallery from Wednesday, April 26th - Friday, May 4th, 9-5, WEEKDAYS ONLY. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. A list of suggested shippers is on our website for larger items or international shippers.
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RCA RADIOLA LOUDSPEAKER MODEL UZ-1320: Horn labeled "Pat. Applied for by the Miller Rubber Company". This speaker has been tested using a modern audio amplifier connected to an 8 ohm to 600 ohm matching transformer; it works and plays
0100: RCA RADIOLA LOUDSPEAKER MODEL UZ-1320Est. $10-$1,000
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RCA LOUDSPEAKER TYPE FH: Early RCA loudspeaker. This speaker has been tested using a modern audio amplifier connected to an 8 ohm to 600 ohm matching transformer; it works and plays music. Dimensions: (Overall) H 31" x Dia.
0101: RCA LOUDSPEAKER TYPE FHEst. $10-$1,000
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RCA RADIOLA LOUDSPEAKER MODEL UZ-1325: Horn labeled "Manufactured by the Miller Rubber Company, Akron, USA". This speaker has been tested using a modern audio amplifier connected to an 8 ohm to 600 ohm matching transformer; it works and
0102: RCA RADIOLA LOUDSPEAKER MODEL UZ-1325Est. $10-$1,000
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RCA RADIOLA LOUDSPEAKER MODEL UZ-1320: Early RCA loudspeaker for radio with horn. Horn labeled "The Miller Rubber Co. / Akron, OH USA". This speaker has been tested using a modern audio amplifier connected to an 8 ohm to 600 ohm matching
0104: RCA RADIOLA LOUDSPEAKER MODEL UZ-1320Est. $10-$1,000
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MAGNAVOX A1R A COMBINATION AMP-REPRODUCER: A very early powered speaker with a single amplification stage. Requires B+ and filament voltage to operate. Black crackle finish. Installed is a Radiotron UV-201 brass base tube; tube is intact with
0105: MAGNAVOX A1R A COMBINATION AMP-REPRODUCEREst. $10-$1,000
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BRISTOL CO. AUDIOPHONE LOUDSPEAKING SYSTEM: A fine example of an early loudspeaker made in Waterbury CT. This speaker has been tested using a modern audio amplifier connected to an 8 ohm to 600 ohm matching transformer; it produces sound, but
0106: BRISTOL CO. AUDIOPHONE LOUDSPEAKING SYSTEMEst. $10-$1,000
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BOUDETTE SONOCHORDE REPRODUCER: Made in Chelsea MA; patented 1925. Very unusual early reproducer with a functional volume control on the front. This speaker has been tested using a modern audio amplifier connected to an 8 ohm to
0108: BOUDETTE SONOCHORDE REPRODUCEREst. $10-$1,000
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RCA MODEL 103 LOUDSPEAKER: An interesting early speaker with a woven floral motif. This speaker has been tested using a modern audio amplifier connected to an 8 ohm to 600 ohm matching transformer; it works and plays music and
0109: RCA MODEL 103 LOUDSPEAKEREst. $10-$1,000
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TOWER BRAND ADVENTURER REPRODUCER: Manufactured in Boston, MA. This very unusual early speaker features a cast iron nautical motif. This speaker has been tested using a modern audio amplifier connected to an 8 ohm to 600 ohm matching
0110: TOWER BRAND ADVENTURER REPRODUCEREst. $10-$1,000
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JENSEN COMBINED SPEAKER/FIELD SUPPLY: Likely from an early PA or cinema sound system. Has a connection for 120V AC power as well as plate and common connections for a pair of output tubes. The rectifier tube present is an RCA type 80 and
0111: JENSEN COMBINED SPEAKER/FIELD SUPPLYEst. $10-$1,000
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GROUPING OF (5) EARLY RADIO SPEAKERS: Including: (2) Atwater Kent Model E units, a Silvertone early Sears & Roebuck Co. speaker with lovely bronze wrinkle finish; Crosley Dynacone Type E early electrodynamic speaker with wrinkle finish,
0115: GROUPING OF (5) EARLY RADIO SPEAKERSEst. $10-$1,000
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(2) PEERLESS REPRODUCERS: "Matched" pair of early Peerless dynamic speakers of similar size and finish (not identical). Speakers have been tested using a modern audio amplifier connected to an 8 ohm to 600 ohm matching
0117: (2) PEERLESS REPRODUCERSEst. $10-$1,000
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PAIR OF GERMAN STEEL MILITARY SPEAKERS: Inscribed LS.Fu.a. Great looking pair of unusual German military communication loudspeakers. Cylindrical design, steel construction with interesting bronze metallic grill cloth. Speakers have been
0118: PAIR OF GERMAN STEEL MILITARY SPEAKERSEst. $10-$1,000
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EARLY SHOP-MADE TUBE POWERED SPEAKER: This is an early string-heater type powered speaker that was apparently built at the O'Neil radio shop of Bridgeport CT. It features 3 tubes: a 35Z5 rectifier, a 50L6 output tube, and an RCA 1634
0119: EARLY SHOP-MADE TUBE POWERED SPEAKEREst. $10-$1,000
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PHILCO C. 1932 7-TUBE BABY GRAND RADIO: Very high-end 7 tube cathedral-style table radio from 1932. Originally advertised in the Bridgeport Times October 16, 1931, this set featured the then-new pentode tube and a approx. 8-inch
0120: PHILCO C. 1932 7-TUBE BABY GRAND RADIOEst. $10-$1,000
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