Holtzer Cabot/Stromberg Carson Desk Set

Doug Rose · November 09, 2013, 05:01:49 PM

Being a boy from Boston, How bout those Red Sox, I am always looking for local phones. I picked up this real nice Holtzer Cabot desk set. Hotzer Cabot had a factory in Boston's Jamaica Plain section. Really nice shape, but really dirty. As I cleaned, I rubbed too hard and damaged the HC decal. I was not happy with myself. As i removed the rest of the decal a SC decal was underneath. It sure looked like an SC set when I got it and I guess HC just pooped a decal over it and used it.

The paint is superb and it is just a beautiful set. Once the decal is gone, you can't get it back. Overall, I am very happy with this, original paint and a wonderful bakelite handset with a great cord.

Doug Rose · November 09, 2013, 05:05:02 PM

the decal

wds · November 09, 2013, 06:13:49 PM

Those old handsets are hard to find. Good find.

Doug Rose · November 10, 2013, 07:26:09 AM

thanks Dave....I am pleased the wa it turned out after me butchering it...Doug

AE_Collector · November 10, 2013, 11:09:46 AM

Looks real nice Doug. Looking at the pictures I kept wondering "Where is the SC decal" but I guess you meant they both came off, not that the damaged Holtzer Cabot decal came off leaving the SC decal behind. Over the years I have seen quite a few repro decals, would the SC decal be available?

Terry

Doug Rose · November 10, 2013, 02:14:29 PM

Quote from: AE_Collector on November 10, 2013, 11:09:46 AM
Looks real nice Doug. Looking at the pictures I kept wondering "Where is the SC decal" but I guess you meant they both came off, not that the damaged Holtzer Cabot decal came off leaving the SC decal behind. Over the years I have seen quite a few repro decals, would the SC decal be available?

Terry

Terry ...as I scrubbed of the layers of grime with brasso, I forgot where I was an bingo the HC was dissolving. Under it I found an SC that I had damaged too much. ROOKIE Mistake!!! The decal is why I bought the phone, although I am not sorry, phone is in exceptional condition....Doug

AE_Collector · November 10, 2013, 03:15:04 PM

Well, not really a ROOKIE Mistake in this case. Accidents happen but it still looks great.

Terry

Doug Rose · November 10, 2013, 06:29:19 PM

thanks Terry...but I know better....OUCH!!!

Rescuemo · November 13, 2013, 12:13:55 AM

Great find! I love those early cradle sets. This one really looks pristine!

Doug Rose · November 13, 2013, 05:34:31 AM

Quote from: Rescuemo on November 13, 2013, 12:13:55 AM
Great find! I love those early cradle sets. This one really looks pristine!

thanks Morris....its about as good as it gets for a very early desk set. Piant is wonderful and there are no chips or cracks in the bakelite handset....its a keeper....thanks....Doug

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