Day 1 - Hazelcorn Phonograph Collection 2021-12-11 Auction - 464 Price Results - Donley Auctions in IL
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Mills Illustrated Song MachineMultiple Cylinder Coin Op PhonographTabletop Regina Hexaphone Cylinder Phonograph
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Day 1 - Hazelcorn Phonograph Collection

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Over the course of his 50 years of collecting, Howard Hazelcorn amassed a world class collection including over 30 fields of collectibles. When it comes to collecting phonographs, Howard Hazelcorn literally wrote the book on it. In fact, he wrote several books. Donley Auctions is honored to announce the December 11 and 12 sale of our dear friend Howard Hazelcorn?s phonograph and music collection. This unprecedented 2 day auction will feature over 150 of the rarest phonographs ever collected. The auction will also include a selection of the rarest records, parts, advertising, and literature we?ve seen in a single collection. The Howard Hazelcorn event will feature rare examples of early Edison, Victor, and Columbia machines including 2 rare original tinfoil demonstration machines, coin-op cylinder machines, several Bettini?s and polyphones, and a Mills illustrated song machine - the only known example to date! Also included in the music selection will be early wax cylinders, a large quantity of Berliner 7? discs, and 50 Pink Lambert cylinders. There?s literally something for every antique music collector, whether you?re just beginning to collect or you?ve been at it for years.
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Howard Hazelcorn Collection - Biography: For your reading enjoyment about this wonderful collection. Howard Lewis Hazelcorn was born on February 26, 1942 in Brooklyn New York to Sam and Ethel Hazelcorn . Howard's father was involved with
1000: Howard Hazelcorn Collection - BiographyEst. $1,000,000-$2,000,000Lot Passed
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1878 Phonograph Exhibition Hand Bill: This is the earliest known phonograph advertisement known to exist. It is an original hand bill promoting, "Professor Edison's Speaking Phonograph." at the Allyn Hall Lecture Room, June 11, 12 and
1002: 1878 Phonograph Exhibition Hand BillEst. $2,000-$4,000
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Tin Foil Phonograph: Made by D&H Precision Tool Co. Newark New Jersey. Mahogany base measures 11 1/4” x 7 1/4”. Wood reproducer with diaphragm but no stylus. Other parts made of brass and feed screw moves freely.
1003: Tin Foil PhonographEst. $8,000-$12,000
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European Tin Foil Phonograph: European Tinfoil Phonograph Original period machine in good condition. Feed screw moves freely. Has original diaphragm and stylus. Wood base measures 6.5” X 9.75” This machine is pictured on page
1004: European Tin Foil PhonographEst. $10,000-$15,000
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Framed Print & Signature Of Thomas Edison: Framed print and cut signature in an old mount. B&W print measuring 5.5" wide X 3" tall of a young Edison listening to a North American cylinder machine through ear tubes. Signature is the iconic
1005: Framed Print & Signature Of Thomas EdisonEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Edison Phonograph Toy Stock Certificate: Certificate for 25 shares at $10 each and dated Feb 12, 1890. The short lived Edison Phonograph Toy Manufacturing Co. produced the ill fated Edison Talking Doll. Certificate measures 11" wide X 7"
1006: Edison Phonograph Toy Stock CertificateEst. $200-$400
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Edison Phonograph Works Stock Certificate: An extremely important and rare stock certificate No. 30 for 1,572 and 917/1000 shares at $100 per share of the Edison Phonograph Works of New Jersey. That is for $157,200 in 1888, worth over 4.4
1007: Edison Phonograph Works Stock CertificateEst. $2,000-$3,000
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North American Phonograph Co Stock Certificate: An original stock certificate for 5 shares at $100 each for the North American Phonograph Co. Certificate No. 515 issued to George Woehr on Feb 26, 1890 and signed by Jesse H. Lippincott as
1008: North American Phonograph Co Stock CertificateEst. $1,000-$2,000
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National Phonograph Co Stock Certificate: Unissued certificate features a portrait of Thomas Edison. This short lived company was the successor of the failed North American Phonograph Co. and in 1911 would merge into Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1010: National Phonograph Co Stock CertificateEst. $200-$400
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National Phonograph Co Stock Certificate: Unissued certificate features a portrait of Thomas Edison. This short lived company was the successor of the failed North American Phonograph Co. and in 1911 would merge into Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1011: National Phonograph Co Stock CertificateEst. $200-$400
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Framed Photo Print of Edison With Class M: Large 14.25" wide X 10.75" tall photo on paper of an exhausted Edison after working on the phonograph for 72 hours straight on June 16, 1888. Framed under glass overall measures 17.25" wide, 13.25"
1012: Framed Photo Print of Edison With Class MEst. $200-$400
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Edison Class M Spectacle Cylinder Phonograph: Circa 1889. Overall good condition. All parts present. Recorder is missing bar, cutting stylus and weight are present but detached from body, glass diaphragm present. Reproducer intact, missing
1013: Edison Class M Spectacle Cylinder PhonographEst. $10,000-$20,000
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Large Grenet Cell: Large grenet cell, the type generally shown with the Edison Class M phonograph. Overall very good condition, no chips or cracks in the glass. Brass and gutta percha top parts good including all set
1013A: Large Grenet CellEst. $500-$700
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Cylinder Phonograph Speaking Tube: Gutta percha mouthpiece has 2 cracks, cloth body in good condition. Nickel plated end fits on recorder. Overall measures 15".
1013B: Cylinder Phonograph Speaking TubeEst. $200-$300
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Edison Electric Class M Cylinder Phonograph: Extraordinary combination of an Edison Class M Top Works combined with a beautifully crafted early electric motor. Edison Class M top SN 100108 with nickel mandrel and shaver. Reproducer is an A
1015: Edison Electric Class M Cylinder PhonographEst. $4,500-$6,500
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Edison Spring Motor Cylinder Phonograph: Early Edison Spring Motor Phonograph circa 1896 Cabinet is in excellent original condition with possible slight glossing. The motor is a triple spring Triton with a Class M top works. Motor runs well
1016: Edison Spring Motor Cylinder PhonographEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Edison Spring Motor Cylinder Phonograph: Edison Spring Motor Class M top works phonograph. SN 19978. Original Bettini reproducer Type R. Class M top works with nice original paint and striping. Oak case and lid with original finish and
1017: Edison Spring Motor Cylinder PhonographEst. $6,000-$7,500
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Edison Phonograph Patent Issue Copies (3): Lot of 3 older multi page patent issue copies from the United States Patent Office. They include the 1890 Improvement to the Phonograph patent showing a Class M machine, the 1898 Patent for Governor
1018: Edison Phonograph Patent Issue Copies (3)Est. $300-$500
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Edison Bell 2-Latch Standard Cylinder Phonograph: Serial No. S1430. Original finish oak case in VG condition. Bedplate paint and striping near 100% with full signature decal. Nickel on parts VG. Has metal tag that reads, "Edison Bell Consolidated
1019: Edison Bell 2-Latch Standard Cylinder PhonographEst. $3,000-$4,000
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Edison 2 Clip Standard Suitcase Polyphone: Last patent May 31, 1898. Oak case and lid has original finish, original paint on bed plate, motor runs, missing feed screw cover, original polyphone carriage stamped PATed with 2 original Edison A
1020: Edison 2 Clip Standard Suitcase PolyphoneEst. $3,000-$4,000
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