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Need dial candlestick

Started by HarrySmith, December 22, 2011, 04:25:40 PM

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HarrySmith

I am in need of a dial candlestick for a customer. Brand does not matter, I will take WE, AE, Kellogg or whatever. Paint condition and cords are not a concern either, I will replace cords & paint it anyway. As long as it is complete with unbroken mouthpiece and no dents. I do not even need the receiver. Looking to spend around $75 - $80.00, will consider more for a real nice one!
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

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

HarrySmith

#1
I got a stick off eBay for my co-worker. Actually got it a while ago, took it apart and he took it to get it painted, took a few weeks and got it back. Assembled the phone and stripped the subset. Soaked the metal parts in CLR and now ready to steel woll the box and hit it with Howard's. Strange thing is some of the metal came out nice brass, some copper and some nickel. Strange, all soaked and cleaned the same way. Guess I will end up painting most of it again. Think I will leave the gongs brass though. Some pictures below & more here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/103483280648956762530/CandlestickProject?locked=true# ( dead link 03-09-21 )
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

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

HarrySmith

#2
Project finished! Dennis did the plating and it looks great.
Lots more pictures here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/103483280648956762530/CandlestickProject?locked=true# ( dead link 03-11-21 )
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

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