Connecticut OST Receiver

[wds]

Did anyone else watch this auction?  These receivers usually only sell for about $150 unless they are really nice - but not where near the selling price of this one.  $1,183 for this not so rare receiver.  Anyone know who the buyer is? 

[Stubbypylon]

I watched it too and was surprised at the price.  I believe its a Holtzer-Cabot OST receiver with a Connecticut cap.  I don't know if that was common practice for Connecticut to do that back in the day or if someone swapped the cap out with one that fit.  I have two of these and both are unmarked.

[wds]

I've seen a couple of these Holtzer Cabots with the connecticut cap.  I don't think I've seen an OST Connecticut that was any different.

[Stubbypylon]

Pete's comments validate that

http://oldtelephones.com/telephones/top-50-rarest-candlesticks/phone/1898-connecticut-telephone-and-electric-company-fluted-shaft/

[wds]

I'm guessing that this Seller was also watching the auction.  $1000 BIN

http://www.ebay.com/itm/282371739759

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[Stubbypylon]

Thats crazy. Lets see if it sells.

[wds]

There were two bidders on that $1183 receiver - my guess is this Seller is going after the loser of the other auction.