Phonograph Delivered by Stagecoach...???
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 6:31 pm
Sometimes in the midst of all the excitement surrounding a potential eBay listing, seller's descriptions seem to be over the top. The reality is that a little study of history would be prudent before making claims on the origins of any particular item... for example, this 1920's no name phonograph for $2,500.
A little background on stage lines in Colorado in the 1800s:
By 1869, they were concentrating their efforts on expanding their routes in Colorado due to the booming mining industry. In July, 1870, the Company bought out the Denver and Santa Fe Stage Line and renamed it the Southern Overland Mail and Express. Later that year, in December, they moved their headquarters to Denver. The company continued to grow in Colorado, becoming the largest stage line in the area and in 1874, the headquarters moved again to Granada, Colorado.
Two years later, despite rumors of bribery and corruption within the company, the stage line continued to expand. However, by 1878, Bradley Barlow withdrew and the name of the company was changed to J.L. Sanderson and Company Overland Stage and Express Line. In 1879, the railroad was pushing through Colorado, dramatically cutting into the stage line business but the company hung on for several more years, once again relocating its headquarters to Buena Vista. Though business was down, the stage lines continued to operate into the 1880's, though often plagued by bandits.
Now, on to the detailed description of this phonograph:
"Up for auction is an extremely rare Wing & Son of New York phonograph from the early 1900's. The phonograph has been restored back to it's original condition and looks absolutely amazing. This was brought to the west by a family member by stagecoach in the early part of the century."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-1900s-Win ... 43d7e3c9bf
A little background on stage lines in Colorado in the 1800s:
By 1869, they were concentrating their efforts on expanding their routes in Colorado due to the booming mining industry. In July, 1870, the Company bought out the Denver and Santa Fe Stage Line and renamed it the Southern Overland Mail and Express. Later that year, in December, they moved their headquarters to Denver. The company continued to grow in Colorado, becoming the largest stage line in the area and in 1874, the headquarters moved again to Granada, Colorado.
Two years later, despite rumors of bribery and corruption within the company, the stage line continued to expand. However, by 1878, Bradley Barlow withdrew and the name of the company was changed to J.L. Sanderson and Company Overland Stage and Express Line. In 1879, the railroad was pushing through Colorado, dramatically cutting into the stage line business but the company hung on for several more years, once again relocating its headquarters to Buena Vista. Though business was down, the stage lines continued to operate into the 1880's, though often plagued by bandits.
Now, on to the detailed description of this phonograph:
"Up for auction is an extremely rare Wing & Son of New York phonograph from the early 1900's. The phonograph has been restored back to it's original condition and looks absolutely amazing. This was brought to the west by a family member by stagecoach in the early part of the century."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-1900s-Win ... 43d7e3c9bf
Great history about the stage coach lines in Colorado.