Auction 87: Western Electric 30A (?) 100 Station Peg Dialer from 1902-1904

[paul-f]

There are some photos showing the missing external parts in:

  100 Years of Bell Telephones, Mountjoy, p. 130
  Telephones: Antique to Modern, Dooner, p. 57
  The Telephone Connection, Dommers, p. 50

It's also worth checking early WE catalogs and Ron Knappen's compendium.

Do any of these have a better ID or name for this phone?

No.  And Ron's scrapbook has a smaller version of the photo in the Dommers book, with no additional info.

We need to find other sources.

[AE_Collector]

Dunno what it is, how it works or how it's used, but, I'll bid $1500, hoping that's at least 5% of breathing space between wds and Mr. Bones' bids cos my maths are useless beyond additions and subtractions...

That's 20% breathing room twocv....breath easy!

Terry

[HarrySmith]

Here is a link that was posted on the lists today with some info about a candlestick version:

http://oldtelephones.com/telephones/top-50-rarest-candlesticks/phone/1904-western-electric-company-no-30a-peg-dialer/

[AE_Collector]

I just modified the title of this topic per Harry's added info. As this isn't the candlestick version it may not be a model 30A though.

It is just approaching the 24 hours to go point and is sitting at $180.27 with 8 bids so far. I suspect it isn't over yet!

Terry

[TelePlay]

I suspect it isn't over yet!

Yes, Terry, it's no where near over. What I find interesting is that while there are only 8 bids as of this post, there are also 8 bidders and those bidders prior purchases range from 350 to over 2,000 items. No first timers in the group. Should be interesting.

[AE_Collector]

TelePlay nailed it. It sold for $910 and TelePlay's guess was only off by $15 at $925. Nice going TelePlay!

I don't know who won the item though. w***e  534. Just coincidence that his bid code is WE ...I guess??

Terry

[TelePlay]

Thanks Terry!

Just goes to prove that even a blind squirrel can find a nut once in a while.

And, will you be using direct deposit again for my winnings?   

[poplar1]

If you know something he bid on, you can wait a few days, then check the feedback left by the seller to get the complete bidder name.

[AE_Collector]

And, will you be using direct deposit again for my winnings?   

Already taken care of...check your "In Box"

Terry

[TelePlay]

And, will you be using direct deposit again for my winnings?  

Already taken care of...check your "In Box"

Terry

Got it, thanks Terry, much faster than the last time I won and it was a very pleasant surprise to see it's increased by a health percentage.