Morphy Auctions October 14 - 15, 2011 Friday 2011-10-14 Auction - 514 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA
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Morphy Auctions October 14 - 15, 2011 Friday

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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Bakery Wagon Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "B. Kramer". Shows a wagon marked "Lorenz Bakery" with an address printed on the front and side, "286 Genesee Street". No mark on bottom. This mug has a replaced handle but no other cracks,
0001: Bakery Wagon Shaving Mug.Est. US$200-US$400
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Miners Scene Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "W. Sawyer" has been re-gilded. Green O&E G Royal Austria mark on bottom. Minor abrasion across the scene but no other damage, cracks, chips, or repairs are noted. Condition (Very Good -
0002: Miners Scene Shaving Mug.Est. US$200-US$400
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Accountant at Desk Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "H.C. McVay" with some moderate gold loss. W.G. & Co. Limoges France mark on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted but some moderate gold loss to top and bottom rims. Condition
0003: Accountant at Desk Shaving Mug.Est. US$200-US$400
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Bricklayer Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Charles C. Jack". No cracks, chips, or repairs but has one minor manufacturing flaw where handle is attached to mug. Minor gold loss throughout. Condition (Excellent). Size 3 -5/8" T.
0004: Bricklayer Shaving Mug.Est. US$200-US$400
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Stone Cutter at Work Shaving Mug.: Gilt name is badly worn and illegible. Koken Barber Supply Co. St. Louis, MO mark on bottom. One minor hairline to handle but no other cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Condition (Very Good -
0005: Stone Cutter at Work Shaving Mug.Est. US$200-US$300
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Photographic Shaving Mug.: Shows a young man with beautiful flowers on either side of picture. Full black wrap. Moderate gold loss but no cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Inside of mug has some moderate staining. Condition
0006: Photographic Shaving Mug.Est. US$400-US$600
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Carriage Maker Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "J.F. Lash". C.F.H. mark on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted with just very minor gold loss to top and bottom rims. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 5/8" T.
0007: Carriage Maker Shaving Mug.Est. US$400-US$600
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Fish Market Scene Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Otto Schrader" is restored. Shows a man moving a barrel of fish with store window marked "Fish Market". Green Triple Crown China 116 mark on bottom. No other cracks, chips, or repairs
0008: Fish Market Scene Shaving Mug.Est. US$600-US$900
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Doctor's Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Dr. Harvey". Shows a doctor attending to a patient in bed. Augustus Kern Barber Supply Co. St. Louis, MO mark and Leonard Vienna Austria mark on bottom along with incised initials "TR 303
0009: Doctor's Shaving Mug.Est. US$800-US$1,200
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Oil Derrick Scene Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "W.F. Lewis". Shows an oil derrick with water and oil spraying from the top and derrick operator in background. Number 7733 mark on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Very minor
0010: Oil Derrick Scene Shaving Mug.Est. US$600-US$800
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Grocery Store Scene Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Nick Sanders". Shows an outdoor scene of a grocery store with awning marked "Sanders Groceries" and the owner or clerk talking with a lady dressed in early Victorian-style dress. D&C mark
0011: Grocery Store Scene Shaving Mug.Est. US$400-US$600
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Tailor's Shop Scene Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Fritz Geis". Shows four people, including the tailor, measuring a man for a suit. Koken mark and green WG & Co. Limoges France mark on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Minor
0012: Tailor's Shop Scene Shaving Mug.Est. US$400-US$600
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Horse-Drawn Trolley Car Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Cornelius McCabe". Shows a trolley car being pulled by a horse with patrons inside of the car and a street designation, "Christopher & 10th Street Ferry". Full pink wrap. No mark on
0013: Horse-Drawn Trolley Car Shaving Mug.Est. US$300-US$500
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Seafood Kitchen Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "T.S. Chizas". Remnants of another name that was once on this mug are still visible. Unusual O. Zimmerman Monmouth, IL mark on bottom. No chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs noted.
0014: Seafood Kitchen Shaving Mug.Est. US$300-US$500
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Lathe Operator Shaving Mug.: Gilt name is heavily worn with only some of the letters being legible. Full black wrap. W.G. & Co. Limoges France mark on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted with just minor to moderate gold
0015: Lathe Operator Shaving Mug.Est. US$200-US$400Lot Passed
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Farmer with White Horse-Drawn Plow Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Ellsworth Cisele". One tight hairline crack to handle and one small manufacturing chip where handle meets mug. No other cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Condition (Excellent). Size 3 -
0016: Farmer with White Horse-Drawn Plow Shaving Mug.Est. US$200-US$400
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Cowboy Roping a Bull Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Walter Kiebler". Shows nice image of man roping a bull. Green "O.&E.G. Royal Austria" mark on bottom. Very minor gold loss. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 3 - 7/8" T.
0017: Cowboy Roping a Bull Shaving Mug.Est. US$300-US$600
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Horse-Drawn Wagon with Wooden Kegs Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "J.P.F.". Green P Germany mark on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted and very minor gold loss. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 5/8" T.
0018: Horse-Drawn Wagon with Wooden Kegs Shaving Mug.Est. US$400-US$600
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Flour & Feed Store Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Al Sims". Scene shows a man standing in front of a flour and feed store with sacks of flour and feed. Felda China Germany mark on bottom and artist's name, "Pelter" in gold. No cracks,
0019: Flour & Feed Store Shaving Mug.Est. US$400-US$600
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Horse-Drawn Wagon with Coal Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "C.H. Freeman". T&V Limoges France mark on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted with only minor gold loss to top and bottom rims. Condition (Excellent - Near Mint). Size 3 - 3/4" T.
0020: Horse-Drawn Wagon with Coal Shaving Mug.Est. US$500-US$700
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US Mail Truck Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "S.C. Roach". Shows mail truck marked "RFD" on side. V&D Austria 3758 mark on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted. One minor stain to inside of mug and minor gold loss to top and
0021: US Mail Truck Shaving Mug.Est. US$1,200-US$1,500
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Horse-Drawn Flower Wagon Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "W.G. VanDreele". No mark on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 1/2" T.
0022: Horse-Drawn Flower Wagon Shaving Mug.Est. US$600-US$800
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Sign Painter's Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Welch". Shows a man painting a sign on an easel on the opposite side of the name. T&V France mark, the name "Peltor", and number "2853" on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs with just
0023: Sign Painter's Shaving Mug.Est. US$500-US$700
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Telegraph Office Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Charles Clark". Shows a telegraph operator sending a telegram. T&V Limoges France mark on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Moderate to significant gold loss throughout.
0024: Telegraph Office Shaving Mug.Est. US$400-US$600
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