Morphy Auctions October 14 - 15, 2011 Sat 2011-10-15 Auction - 752 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 6
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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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Stromberg-Carlson Fiddleback Telephone.: Circa 1900. Oak, brass bottom receiver, number card on transmitter, and chipped mouthpiece. Condition (Excellent). Size 30" L.
0719: Stromberg-Carlson Fiddleback Telephone.Est. US$100-US$200
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Century Fiddleback Telephone.: Circa 1900. Oak with a metal mouthpiece. Unmarked transmitter and receiver. Minor damage to front of shelf. Condition (Excellent). Size 22" T.
0720: Century Fiddleback Telephone.Est. US$100-US$200
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Bell System Pay Telephone.: Circa 1959. Phone has green paint, 233G, and a key for the coin door. Condition (Excellent). Size 23" T.
0721: Bell System Pay Telephone.Est. US$100-US$200
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Select-O-Phone Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1915. Black over brass and marked transmitter and cracked receiver. Some paint chipping and dial sticks. Condition (Very Good). Size 11 - 1/2" T.
0723: Select-O-Phone Candlestick Telephone.Est. US$100-US$200
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Western Electric 302 Telephone with Vents.: Circa 1937. Phone has black metal, Bullet E1 with a shoulder rest saying "Tom Ford's Red Top Cabs 8181", small plungers, vents in back, and some paint flaking. Condition (Very Good). Size 7 - 1/2" L.
0725: Western Electric 302 Telephone with Vents.Est. US$100-US$200
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Lot of 2: Porcelain Bell Telephone Signs.: Condition (Good - Very Good). Size Each: 5 - 1/2" x 19".
0726: Lot of 2: Porcelain Bell Telephone Signs.Est. US$100-US$200
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Lot of 2: Western Electric 202 Phones.: Includes a 1938 green painted 202 with a 4H dial and slight paint flaking. Also includes a 1951 Imperial 202 with ivory plastic handset with some hairline cracks and pitting on the metal. Condition
0727: Lot of 2: Western Electric 202 Phones.Est. US$100-US$200
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Plastic Connecticut Cradle Telephone.: Circa 1955. Gray plastic. Dial sticks, bad cord, and one chip at left front foot. Condition (Very Good). Size 7 - 1/2" W.
0728: Plastic Connecticut Cradle Telephone.Est. US$150-US$250
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Lot of 3: Metal Western Electric 302 Telephones.: Includes a 1946 gold/bronze 302 with a 5H dial, brown handset with paint loss and clear plungers, a 1952 red 302G with a brown painted handset, clear plungers, and 5J dial, and a 1940 plated 302 with
0729: Lot of 3: Metal Western Electric 302 Telephones.Est. US$150-US$250
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American Electric CTPFF Telephone.: Circa 1905. Oak, swing-away transmitter, beautiful nickel on magneto, hook, bells and transmitter, independent tag, unmarked receiver, shield in hook. Condition (Excellent). Size 25 - 1/2" T.
0730: American Electric CTPFF Telephone.Est. US$200-US$300
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Western Electric 20B Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1900. Nickel over brass, 229 faceplate, knurled nut outside wire, transmitter number card, and pony with a repair to the cap. Condition (Excellent). Size 10 - 1/2" T.
0731: Western Electric 20B Candlestick Telephone.Est. US$200-US$400
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Porcelain Red Public Telephone 2-Sided Sign.: Condition (Excellent). Size 13 - 1/2" x 25 - 3/4".
0733: Porcelain Red Public Telephone 2-Sided Sign.Est. US$200-US$400
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Porcelain White Western Union Flange Sign.: Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 14 - 1/2" x 13 - 1/2".
0734: Porcelain White Western Union Flange Sign.Est. US$200-US$400
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Thomas W. Byrne 8-Station Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1910. Nickel over brass, cast iron base with painted top, Hershey Kiss perch and knurled nut, and damaged receiver and cords. Condition (Excellent). Size 10 - 1/2" T.
0735: Thomas W. Byrne 8-Station Candlestick Telephone.Est. US$200-US$400
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Lot of 2: Stromberg-Carlson 1543 Telephones.: Circa 1950. Both are plastic with solid handsets. One is a gray 1543 on a hands-free device with a stuck dial and the other is two-tone dark brown and black. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 12 -
0736: Lot of 2: Stromberg-Carlson 1543 Telephones.Est. US$200-US$400
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Lot of 2: Early Telegram Ticker Pieces.: Original cases. Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 10 - 1/2" x 5".
0737: Lot of 2: Early Telegram Ticker Pieces.Est. US$200-US$300
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Early Brass & Mahogany Magic Lantern.: Late 1800s. Working. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 18" x 10" x 18".
0738: Early Brass & Mahogany Magic Lantern.Est. US$200-US$400
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Western Electric Dial Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1925. Black over brass with crossed out 20AL on perch, 4H dial, wooden subset type 135 modified to be a 295A, and an unused hanging directory. Condition (Excellent). Size 10 - 1/2" T.
0739: Western Electric Dial Candlestick Telephone.Est. US$200-US$300
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Western Electric Dial Candlestick Telephone.: Circa 1925. Black painted brass, 50AL on perch, and 2AE JMRW party line dial. Writing shelf attached saying "Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today". Condition (Excellent). Size 10 -
0740: Western Electric Dial Candlestick Telephone.Est. US$250-US$450
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Western Electric 85A Fiddleback Telephone.: Circa 1895. Walnut and 329 transmitter. Pony has damage to the cap under the terminals and frayed cords. Condition (Excellent). Size 24 - 1/2" T.
0741: Western Electric 85A Fiddleback Telephone.Est. US$300-US$500
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Bell Telephone Shelf Clock.: Working. Original glass. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 19 - 3/4" T.
0742: Bell Telephone Shelf Clock.Est. US$400-US$800
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