Report from auction in Breinigsville, PA

[phonogfp]

Ah, thanks! I had a conversation with George P. about it yesterday, and his reply was that probably the reproducer was most likely missing parts, he hit the nail right on the head!

Fran

Even a broken clock is accurate twice a day!

George P.

[Fonotone]

I was at that auction. BTW, lot 40 sold for $750, not $800 (I won it).

My observations: The seller did NOT include a horn with most lots (mine did come with a cygnet horn), so the values require an initial outlay for the horn. Quality was often fair to poor for individual units, and I was disappointed in the quality, as a whole. I think most units were at the low end of fair. I held out for a few units as I could not afford to blow a lot of money on more common units, like a Gem, and did like the Home model, somewhat earlier, although common, it DID come with a horn. I did like lot 46, as it was an early Home Phonograph, serial number H1015, but some condition issues, and I bid $800 and watched it sell for $850. Should have gone a bit more, but how much more? Don't think it was a bargain, given condition, but certainly fair. Am sort of regretting not going higher. Had to leave for work after this, and obviously missed out on lots containing 30 or 40 cylinders for $25. Would definitely have bid on these, although some condition issues, but not significant mold, the few I checked. Anyone know what individual horns tended to bring?

The early Home was a three-way marriage. Early top works, later bedplate and mech., later cabinet. Good for parts, but not an honest example of an early Home.

[schallplatte]

I attended the auction and talked briefly with a record collector there. He bought many of the boxes of disc records at the auction. He told me that he has some classical and operatic records at his home in Connecticut that he was interested in selling and he took my name and email, but I haven't heard from him. Unfortunately he didn't give me his name or contact info. Anyone at the auction have any info on a record collector from Connecticut at this auction? It's a long shot, but I wanted to ask. Thanks.

[orpington]

Now that has been several weeks since the auction, are you happy with what you purchased? The single phonograph I purchased, I am really happy with. Should have bid on more, perhaps, but was a little hesitant as they said they all worked, but would not let you play them. This may have tempered bidding...it did, in my case.