Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
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Lot 324

CHICAGO TELEPHONE SUPPLY CO. OAK WALL TELEPHONE

Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

CHICAGO TELEPHONE SUPPLY CO. OAK WALL TELEPHONE, two-box glass-front model with six-bar magneto visible in the bevel-glass window, February 23, 1892 patent date on the brass adjustment knob, no other markings. Excellent original surfaces. Late 19th century. 32" HOA, 9 1/2" W.
Shipping Note: The fragile nature and/or size of this lot may require special shipping. See our Terms and Conditions for overall shipping guidelines and procedures.

Condition

Crank works the bells, lacking receiver earpiece, otherwise all original, some corrosion visible on the magneto, old staple repair to short crack to top box.

From the estate of Larry Derrer, Harrisonburg, VA.