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Started by stub, February 12, 2011, 01:35:33 AM

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stub

Hi,     
     Can anyone tell me what is so special about this AE wall phone that would make it sell for $364.oo?
                                                                                                                        stub
Kenneth Stubblefield

Wallphone

Nope, I can't tell you why it went for so high, but five different people bid over $200 for it. I have noticed these AE wooden phones go high lately and all I can think of is Supply & Demand. Is that really a Type 21? I thought the Type 21 was a metal wall phone. Did AE run out of numbers?

Jim Stettler

I doubt if it would bring more than $100 at a show.
I thnk $75-80 is more likely. At $55 it would be hard for me  to resist. I have always been fond of compact wood phones.

JMO,
Jim
You live, You learn,
You die, you forget it all.

Jester

Is it just me, or is there really no induction coil in this phone?
Stephen

Sargeguy

I think compact wall phones are getting more popular with collectors, since I bought my first one a few months ago I have seen a few go for more than $250.  I have seen a few go for $35 too.  Its a highly subjective market I am learning.
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

stub

Jester,
          Mine has the induction coil receiver, the mercedes dial and the hookswitch with the A in it. I just haven't had time to get it all back together.   stub
Kenneth Stubblefield

Jester

Thanks , Stub-- I forgot AE put the coil in the receiver.  Is there a picture of that here or on Paul's site?
Stephen

Wallphone

This PDF might help answer your question about the coil in the receiver.

stub

#8
Wallphone ,
                Here's a pic from the  AE Bulletin # 1015  Jan. 1, 1929 that shows the inside of the DC receiver  .       stub
Kenneth Stubblefield

Wallphone

Thanks Stub, that's much better. Now all you have to do is scan the rest of the book.  ;D  All I have are the two reproductions from the TCI Store of the 4055 and the 4055-D. I would like to see something on the AE 34 & 35 but my catalogs have nothing on these two models.

AE_Collector


stub

Hey,
  I would be willing to chip in to buy some of the ones we don't have so we could all share!!!  WE could get them to Remco and post them in the TCI library.    stub
Kenneth Stubblefield

AE_Collector

Quote from: stub1953 on February 12, 2011, 10:44:53 PM
Hey,
  I would be willing to chip in to buy some of the ones we don't have so we could all share!!!  WE could get them to Remco and post them in the TCI library.    stub

Most are probably already hiding on some of our bookshelves. I was surprised at how many I found when I went looking for them.

Terry

stub

Terry,
         :o I was wondering about the 4x7  ;D     stub
Kenneth Stubblefield

AE_Collector

Quote from: stub1953 on February 12, 2011, 11:28:14 PM
Terry,
         :o I was wondering about the 4x7  ;D     stub

Guess I shouldn't have had that R&C tonight...
I know what a 2x4 is. Familiar with SxS too. Not following you though, what's a 4x7?

By the way Stub, nice Turquoise 182 Starlite!

Terry