CHARLES O'NEIL RADIO & AUDIO COLLECTION 2023-04-25 Auction - 340 Price Results - Westport Auction in CT
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WESTERN ELECTRIC 49B AMPLIFIER IN CABINETPAIR OF WESTERN ELECTRIC VT1 VACUUM TUBESGROUPING OF VALVO ECH3 TUBES W/ (1) TUNGSRAM EL3
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Norwalk, CT, United States
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CHARLES O'NEIL RADIO & AUDIO COLLECTION

Selling an extensive single-owner collection of radios and parts including rare radio tubes originating from a radio and clock shop in Bridgeport, CT starting in the 1920's. This collection features a multi-generational love for antique and vintage audio equipment and includes many vintage European tubes, Western Electric items, etc., that have been hoarded away for decades and are now completely fresh to the market, never seen before. Items in this auction will be sold to the highest bidder at no reserve. We will be open for in-person bidding at the Norwalk Gallery. Pick-up is at our Bridgeport, CT Annex Gallery from Wednesday, April 26th - Friday, May 4th, 9-5, WEEKDAYS ONLY. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. A list of suggested shippers is on our website for larger items or international shippers.
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RCA "NEW LOOK" ORIGINAL ADVERTISING SIGN: Beautiful piece of vintage RCA marketing collateral. Despite the Deco appearance, this signage appears to be most closely correlated with the 1967 RCA AM/FM radio lineup: their professional broadcast
0001: RCA "NEW LOOK" ORIGINAL ADVERTISING SIGNEst. $10-$1,000
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C. 1950 RCA RADIO SHOP COUNTER DISPLAY: A very interesting and highly unusual piece of RCA dealer memorabilia. Based on the atomic motif, the miniature tube type depicted and the meatball logo, we estimate this piece to be c. 1950. It is
0002: C. 1950 RCA RADIO SHOP COUNTER DISPLAYEst. $10-$1,000
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C. 1950 RCA REPAIR SHOP ADVERTISING SIGN: This is a very unusual piece of RCA shop memorabilia which we believe to date to the early 1950's. It promotes a "Code of Ethics" among television service repairmen and features a heroic serviceman
0003: C. 1950 RCA REPAIR SHOP ADVERTISING SIGNEst. $10-$1,000
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VINTAGE RCA MEATBALL ZIPPO LIGHTER NOS NIB: However modest, this is one of our favorite items in this auction. A meatball-era RCA logo Zippo lighter new in its original packaging. This particular example was inscribed to "WestConn
0004: VINTAGE RCA MEATBALL ZIPPO LIGHTER NOS NIBEst. $10-$1,000
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C. 1930 RCA RADIO ADVERTISING BAROMETER: A very unusual piece of radio shop memorabilia promoting RCA "B" batteries. It features a Swift brand barometer made in England and has a provision on the rear for either desktop or wall-hanging use.
0005: C. 1930 RCA RADIO ADVERTISING BAROMETEREst. $10-$1,000
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BOWMAN LEISURE PSYCHEDELIC CONTROL CENTER: Model No. PSA-3L, rated for 500W per channel. This is a device that uses a speaker-level audio input to control three outlets, which are intended to be connected to three lamps with different colored
0007: BOWMAN LEISURE PSYCHEDELIC CONTROL CENTEREst. $10-$1,000
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GENERAL ELECTRIC CATALIN RADIO MODEL L-571: The 571 is a beautiful orange- fading to yellow Catalin radio, one of only two Catalin radios ever manufactured by GE. Made in Bridgeport, CT, c. 1941-1942. Dimensions: H 6.25" x W 9.5" x D 6"
0008: GENERAL ELECTRIC CATALIN RADIO MODEL L-571Est. $10-$1,000
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RARE EMICON KEYBOARD SYNTHESIZER, C. 1932: The Emicon is one of the earliest synthesizers to be manufactured. It is a 32-note monophonic keyboard instrument based on the oscillator technology used in the earlier Theremin box. The instrument
0012: RARE EMICON KEYBOARD SYNTHESIZER, C. 1932Est. $10-$1,000
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DAVEN BREADBOARD W/ BLUE GLASS TUBES: An early Daven Radio molded breadboard chassis with connections for input, output, and A and B batteries. It has (6) early Daven resistors present, and is stuffed with (3) blue glass Arcturus tubes:
0013: DAVEN BREADBOARD W/ BLUE GLASS TUBESEst. $10-$1,000
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WESTERN ELECTRIC 1904-1905 GENERAL CATALOG: Cloth-bound 593pp catalog depicting all of the merchandise of this pioneering firm. Copyright by Western Electric 1904. The book contains depictions of the early factories and retail houses of the
0014: WESTERN ELECTRIC 1904-1905 GENERAL CATALOGEst. $10-$1,000
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WESTERN ELECTRIC MODEL 4-B RADIO RECEIVER: C. 1923 Western Electric superheterodyne receiver. This set is in excellent condition. It contains the full complement of tubes, as well as the original Western Electric 222-A input transformer. A
0015: WESTERN ELECTRIC MODEL 4-B RADIO RECEIVEREst. $10-$1,000
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WESTERN ELECTRIC 7 A AMPLIFIER: Sold without tubes. Dimensions: H 5" x W 12" x D 10" Condition: Cosmetic/finish wear throughout; minor losses to terminal thumbscrews.
0016: WESTERN ELECTRIC 7 A AMPLIFIEREst. $10-$1,000
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WESTERN ELECTRIC 49B AMPLIFIER IN CABINET: One of the highlights of this auction are the two 49B amplifiers being offered. This example has both 264C tubes present, as well as the ERPI model 4A pedestal. Also labeled B-49-C on fascia. These
0018: WESTERN ELECTRIC 49B AMPLIFIER IN CABINETEst. $10-$1,000
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WESTERN ELECTRIC 49B AMPLIFIER IN CABINET: One of the highlights of this auction are the two 49B amplifiers being offered. This example has both 264C tubes present, as well as the ERPI model 4A pedestal. Also labeled B-49-C on the fascia.
0019: WESTERN ELECTRIC 49B AMPLIFIER IN CABINETEst. $10-$1,000
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WESTERN ELECTRIC 702A FILTER SET: This is a very rare Western Electric 702A power filter from an early theater sound system. It contains a Western Electric RET 151C coil and a Western Electric RET 151B coil. According to our
0020: WESTERN ELECTRIC 702A FILTER SETEst. $10-$1,000
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1920'S WESTERN ELECTRIC 540AW SPEAKER: 1920's Western Electric speaker - believed to be a model 540AW; with original cord and branding on base and upper rim. Dimensions: H 16.5" x W 9" x D 6" Condition: Cone completely absent. Original
0021: 1920'S WESTERN ELECTRIC 540AW SPEAKEREst. $10-$1,000
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(2) UNUSUAL WESTERN ELECTRIC VACUUM TUBES: This lot contains a Western Electric CW-3B24 and Western Electric 3-A tube, both with engraved bases. Dimensions: H 4" x Dia. 2" Condition: We are unable to test these tubes in any way; sold as-is.
0022: (2) UNUSUAL WESTERN ELECTRIC VACUUM TUBESEst. $10-$1,000
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WESTERN ELECTRIC 205-F VACUUM TUBE: Filament tested at 4.5V; filament works. No further testing done. There is a slight rattle in the tube. See photos for codes. Dimensions: H 4" x Dia. 1.75"
0023: WESTERN ELECTRIC 205-F VACUUM TUBEEst. $10-$1,000
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WESTERN ELECTRIC 212E VACUUM TUBE: Filament tests good; no further testing done. See photos for codes. Dimensions: H 13.5" x Dia. 3.5"
0024: WESTERN ELECTRIC 212E VACUUM TUBEEst. $10-$1,000
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