[Phono-L] Claude Wolledge Edison Dealer Christchurch NZ

2011-07-18 Thread Mark Dawson
Hi Steve, yes I have seen those machines you mentoned. In George Frows book you will see Claude Wolledges Amberola 30, I know of a few in Chirstchurch. Edison not interested at the time. The Amberola 80 was here in Hawkes Bay for a while, now resides in Dunedin in Tony McCarthys collection.

Re: [Phono-L] Claude Wolledge Edison Dealer Christchurch NZ

2011-07-18 Thread Aph4990
HI Mark, It's good to hear of all those wonderful machines in New Zealand. And the earthquake obviously was devastating to collections in Christchurch. I wish I had known of the collectors in Christchurch and Dunedin when I was there a few years ago. But I did manage to hook up with Rod Corn

[Phono-L] auction fees

2011-07-18 Thread ger55
Thanks to all who gave info about auction fees. I asked for their take to be 20% and to put a reserve on the Hexaphone and Zonophone (worth thousands each). THe auctioneer, WOODBURY Auctions then declined...tells ya somethin! I realized later, that a ringer could come in and buy my

Re: [Phono-L] auction fees

2011-07-18 Thread bruce78rpm
You should contact one of the Antique Phonograph Societies in your area (preferably a maps chapter) and have a delegation of the members come out there. Their members are very knowledgable and will give a fair price for your items, and won't rip you off. They are collectors, not someone trying

Re: [Phono-L] auction fees

2011-07-18 Thread George
Maybe you ought to contact Stanton's Auctions and talk to them about a consignment. They have their fall phonograph auction coming up in Nov. They do pickup. Steve knows his stuff and is very honest and reliable. Thank you, George Vollema Great Lakes Antique Phonograph Newaygo MI 49337-8556

Re: [Phono-L] auction fees

2011-07-18 Thread bruce78rpm
Just curious what reason did they give you for declining your request for a reserve on the high ticket items? You are entitled to an explanation. - Original Message - From: ge...@comcast.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Cc: ge...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 1:48:31 PM

[Phono-L] Fw: You MUST see this! - Singing bird pistols

2011-07-18 Thread harvey kravitz
Hi Gang, I got this video from one of my buddies. If you want to see the ultimate Automaton or singing birds, this is it! Harvey Kravitz - Forwarded Message From: Jerry OConnor jerryo11...@yahoo.com To: Dave Kushner dakush...@gmail.com Sent: Sun, July 17, 2011 7:19:34 PM Subject: Fw:

Re: [Phono-L] Fw: You MUST see this! - Singing bird pistols

2011-07-18 Thread Melissa Ricci
Hi Harvey,There is no link on our end and now we really want to see this video. :)Nick and MelissaNew To Phono-L --- On Mon, 7/18/11, harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com wrote: From: harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com Subject: [Phono-L] Fw: You MUST see this! - Singing bird pistols To:

[Phono-L] Fw: You MUST see this! - Singing bird pistols

2011-07-18 Thread harvey kravitz
I hope the link shows up on this one. Harvey Kravitz - Forwarded Message From: Jerry OConnor jerryo11...@yahoo.com To: Dave Kushner dakush...@gmail.com Sent: Sun, July 17, 2011 7:19:34 PM Subject: Fw: You MUST see this! - Singing bird pistols These singing bird pistols (circa

Re: [Phono-L] Fw: You MUST see this! - Singing bird pistols

2011-07-18 Thread harvey kravitz
Dear Melissa, I resent it out to Phono-l. I hope it works this time. Harvey Kravitz From: Melissa Ricci riccib...@yahoo.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Mon, July 18, 2011 2:56:47 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fw: You MUST see this! -

[Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820

2011-07-18 Thread harvey kravitz
Hi Gang I tried to forward the message, but the link won't show up on the email. If you go to Yahoo video and type in Singing bird pistols of 1820, It should come up. It's very interesting to see this. The craftsmanship in amazing. This is the ultimate Automaton or singing bird. Harvey Kravitz

Re: [Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820

2011-07-18 Thread Melissa Ricci
Wow! That was absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing! --- On Mon, 7/18/11, harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com wrote: From: harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.com Subject: [Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820 To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, July 18, 2011, 6:27

Re: [Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820

2011-07-18 Thread Mike Stitt
Just take it over to Youtube. It there.. WWW. youtube.com/watch?v=yf5_a_AXivM Join the link back together. oldcranky On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 3:27 PM, harvey kravitz harveykrav...@yahoo.comwrote: Hi Gang I tried to forward the message, but the link won't show up on the email. If

Re: [Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820

2011-07-18 Thread Steven Medved
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_QL8C4l6W4 Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:33:53 -0700 From: smst...@gmail.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820 Just take it over to Youtube. It there.. WWW. youtube.com/watch?v=yf5_a_AXivM Join the link

Re: [Phono-L] auction fees

2011-07-18 Thread rkolba0211
What model Hexaphone do you have for sale? Thanks. -Original Message- From: ger55 ge...@comcast.net To: phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Cc: ger55 ge...@comcast.net Sent: Mon, Jul 18, 2011 1:51 pm Subject: [Phono-L] auction fees Thanks to all who gave info about auction fees. I asked

Re: [Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820

2011-07-18 Thread john robles
Wow, that's astounding! John --- On Mon, 7/18/11, Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Singing bird pistols of 1820 To: Phono-l phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, July 18, 2011, 6:10 PM

[Phono-L] auction fees

2011-07-18 Thread bruce78rpm
You should contact one of the Antique Phonograph Societies in your area (preferably a maps chapter) and have a delegation of the members come out there. Our members are very knowledgable and will give a fair price for your items, and won't rip you off. They are collectors, not someone trying

[Phono-L] Rare, unusual and tough to come by Cylinder Phonograph records for sale

2011-07-18 Thread Patriek Zanas
I mailed this list a while back about starting to sell off and auction of my cylinder record collection. I currently have about 100 or so late 4xxx series and 5xxx series Blue Amberols listed on ebay. Please go take a look at them. My userid is tinfreakI am known to many of you on this

[Phono-L] UPDATE: Rare, unusual and tough to come by Cylinder Phonograph records for sale

2011-07-18 Thread Patriek Zanas
Hi all Sorry, I inadvertently replied to another string, so this is cleaned up version of my mail. I mailed this list a while back about starting to sell off and auction of my cylinder record collection. I currently have about 100 or so late 4xxx series and 5xxx series Blue Amberols