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Western Electric #1 Dial

Started by HarrySmith, September 12, 2019, 11:22:16 AM

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HarrySmith

Just came across this on eBay. WE #1 dial. Pretty rare item but not in the greatest shape and priced a little high. $1,900.00! I don't think it is quite worth all that considering the condition and the missing number card & holder.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Western-Electric-1-Dial/183951893344
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"

Jack Ryan

People are desperate to own that dial so it will probably sell.

One sold in 2014 for about $1500
One sold earlier this year for $3745

Both were in pretty good condition.

Some really crappy Sunburst dials have gone for high prices as well.

Of course I'd like one of each but I am waiting for them to be on special.

Jack

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HarrySmith

I still think it's too high. Yes, it is rare but it is incomplete & not in great condition. We will see!
Also, what about the crossed out markings on the terminals? I can't be like a #2 converted to a #4, there was no previous version to convert from that I am aware of.
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"

Jack Ryan

Quote from: HarrySmith on September 13, 2019, 03:01:41 PM
I still think it's too high. Yes, it is rare but it is incomplete & not in great condition. We will see!
Also, what about the crossed out markings on the terminals? I can't be like a #2 converted to a #4, there was no previous version to convert from that I am aware of.

There were several variations on the No 1 dial each with a different 'D' number and very often over-struck. Most had impulse and shunt contacts only. Some of them had the contact designations over-struck as well.

The No 1 dial seemed very much to be a development dial and, in my view, was created as a replacement for AE Mercedes dials in auto exchanges taken over from independent operators.

This particular dial looks like it has the switch pile from a No 2 dial.

Jack