SUPER RARE Strowger Taper-shaft - Might be for sale soon

[kleenax]

Here's one that I will bet NONE of you (including me!) have never seen!

I have seen some UBER rare sticks, but never one of these.

Sunburst dial is magnificent!

[phonium]

I have seen those, but not in person. How much? (not that I could ever afford it)

[Doug Rose]

That is a wonderful stick. I have only ever had one Sunburst Dial that Janet got in a group of sticks. 12 for $900. She never called me, just bought them.

The Sunburst was in tough shape but still went on eBay for $1288. I do miss the Good old days selling on eBay.

http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=9976.15.   ......Doug

[kleenax]

I have seen those, but not in person. How much? (not that I could ever afford it)

It's not mine; I am merely brokering the sale. But, if it WERE mine, I would only sell it for around the same price as an early model 11-digit Strowger: around $4K - $6500

[tom.adams1]

The Sunburst Dial add on was an upgrade.

[kleenax]

The Sunburst Dial add on was an upgrade.

Yep.
What do you think about a price on it Tom? Hope you are doing well down there!

[tom.adams1]

Not sure these days Ray, as you said, it is rare, much more than the normal Strowger potbellies, so more than one of them.
Doing fine. Tom

[Jon Kolger]

The Museum of Independent Telephony, or whatever they call it these days, in Abilene, Kansas, has one of these in their collection.  It is the only one I have ever seen in person.