Howard Hazelcorn Collection - Biography

Phelps style single looped magnet receiver, probably Ca 1890-1900. Nickel plated magnet with wood transmitter case, probably European. Element appears complete. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

Box lot containing 14 telephone transmitter mouthpieces of various materials, a receiver diaphragm, and a small toy candlestick phone (missing receiver). From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

Hard rubber, trumpet-shaped mouthpiece, possible from earliest Bell electromagnetic telephone transmitter. Shaft cut or broken off. No chips, even coloring. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

19th Century medical monaural stethoscope. In nice original condition. Review photos. 7" Tall 2 1/4" Width at end. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

Box lot of approximately 22 original and reproduction cloth covered telephone cords in carious conditions. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

Hard rubber longpole telephone receiver, Ca 1894-1900. Unmarked. Shell in excellent condition, element appears complete. No cord. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

Combination dial receiver and transmitter. Mahogany and brass. Not marked. Ca. 1900. Missing one foot; otherwise in virtually new condition. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

A japanned and pin striped frame with cherry wood base, armature marked "W.H. Moses/Cleveland, O." Circa 1870s. Excellent condition. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

Lot consists of many (50+) tinfoil sheets for use with Edison Tinfoil Speaking Phonograph. These are high quality contemporary copies. From the Howard Hazelcorn Collection.

Hard rubber pony outside terminal telephone receiver, Ca. 1902. Unmarked (probably Sealy & Couch). Chip in cap hole. No cord. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

Double electro coil operates external clapper 2.5" bell. Mounted on wood base measuring 4.5" X 3". In good condition. No markings present. See photos. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

14 vintage typewriter ribbon tins and ribbons. No ribbons in tins. See photos. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

Brass compass by G. BRADFORD, LONDON CIRCA 1820. Has a brass enclosure with lid and glass cover. In nice working condition. 2.5" wide x 1" tall. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

Made by Darlot Paris. In VG condition. Clear optics, missing stop set. 39mm at mount. Comes with mounting ring and leather lens cap. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection

14 vintage typewriter ribbon tins and ribbons. No ribbons in tins. See photos. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

Vintage stereo card viewer on wood table top stand in good condition includes 7 stereo cards of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection

These 2 volume controls from 2 different off brand makers are in overall good condition. Some minor wear and peeling to plating. Both move freely. From the Howard Hazelcorn Collection.

Lot of 4 unmounted Tin Types of fireman each measuring approx 2" 3". All in VG condition. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

This interesting crank is of unknown origin, possibly for Special Edison Home. In overall good condition with original nickel plating and wooden knob. From the Howard Hazelcorn Collection.

Lot includes 4 C3 cameras in VG condition, an Argus light meter, and a Bewi exposure meter. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection

1/9 plate Daguerreotype of a young gentleman. Clear image with spotting. Housed in a Scovill," A Wildflower" Union case in VG+ condition. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection

This lot consists of various 7 original oilers, most likely from phonographs or sewing machines as well as 2 original record dusting brushes. From the Howard Hazelcorn Collection.

Indexing typewriter made by Simplex as a 1903 St. Louis World's Fair souvenir. In overall VG condition. Comes with original cardboard box in fair condition. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

3 folding wood amateur tripods and 8 tripod tops. All in good condition. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection