Vintage 1920's-1960's Hi-Fi Audio & Vinyl - Silent auction

Uncommon vintage 1920's-1960's Hi-Fi Audio & Vinyl - Silent auction

Saturday, August 22nd, 1-3pm.

Many uncommon items from an old Laurelhurst estate that have been in storage for decades. Collections of early 1950s Hi-Fi, early and collectible vinyl LPs and 45s, turntables, speakers, and unusual electronics. "Silent" bid sale. Stay tuned: In the coming weeks there will be sales of the estate's large collections of 78 RPM & Cylinder records, as well as, Chinese & Japanese paintings on scrolls, plus rare books - All fresh from storage since 2010.

Address: TBA. Limited parking in our small cul-de-sac, but more parking a block away off Stevens Way.

Sign-up: None.

Lot preview & silent bidding begin at 1pm.

Walk-around lot closings begin at 2pm.

Some highlights include -

- Laboratory model Garrard 201B/2-B 'Expert' Playing Desk Model B (16" transcription)

- Blonder-Tongue B-9B graphic equalizer "Audio Baton"

- Bell Sound Systems 2200 monaural amplifier

- Jensen BL-121 and H-222 speaker cabinets

- Atwater Kent model 20 "Big Box" radio

- Original 1995 Disney/Pixar Toy Story theatrical promotional display

- Vintage Union Pacific Railroad mid-century wall map

- Box of New-Old-Stock (NOS) 1990s to early 2000s Grunge and Garage 45 RPM and EPs

See our lot list and detailed photos below to get a good sense of the scope and quality of the items available. Most of these items were purchased by the estate owner back in the 1950s-1970s. Many have not seen the light of day - literally - for at least a generation.

A LOW-STRESS "Silent" AUCTION

This is a walk-around silent auction bid sale. "Low-stress": meaning that during the walk-around closing of the auction, interested buyers have opportunity to add to their bid -- this eliminates any rushing or athleticism in the sale. Items will have - LOW starting bids. NO reserve. NO buyer's premium. NO sales tax.

ABOUT THE "Silent" AUCTION PROCESS

As you enter, you will receive your bidder number. Each lot will have a bright yellow bid sheet nearby with a brief description and minimum starting bid price.

BIDDING

To place a bid, write your bidder number and dollar bid amount on the next available line on the bid sheet. Whole dollars only. The item goes to the highest bidder present at closing. There are no reserve prices.

AUCTION CLOSING begins at 2pm

The staff will make announcements giving everyone plenty of warning as closing time for each item approaches.

If there are items you are particularly interested in and want to make certain you get in your best bid, stand near that item's bid sheet and the auction closer will give you and other interested bidders opportunity for further bids.

You must be present to win your bid, otherwise, the next highest bidder present is awarded the item.

PAYMENT

Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, PayPal and Venmo. Please bring photo ID.

AS-IS, AS-FOUND

All items are sold AS-IS, AS-FOUND. Many items have been in storage for decades, and those marked "working in 2010" were known to have been used and working prior to the estate owner's passing in early 2011. Due to the age of the vintage electronics, they will not be powered up. Buyers are welcome to visually inspect items before bidding and should satisfy themselves as to condition, completeness, and suitability. All sales are final.

LIST OF ITEMS FOR SALE. MB = Minimum starting bid.

Photos are below this list.

● LOT 100: Atwater Kent model 20 Big Box radio, circa 1924, with spare new-old-stock Cunningham tubes, power supply and loudspeaker. Working in 2010, in storage since. (MB $50)

● LOT 101: Bell Sound Systems monoaural amplifier, circa 1953. Working in 2010, in storage since. (MB $50)

● LOT 102: Blonder-Tongue model B-9B graphic equalizer Audio Baton circa 1959. Working in 2010, has been in storage since. (MB $150)

● LOT 103: Laboratory model Garrard 201B/2-B 'Expert' Playing Desk Model B (16" transcription) circa 1953 made by Hand-made Gramophones Ltd of London. Working in 2017, in storage since. (MB $200)

● LOT 104: Optonica cassette tape deck RT3300. Working in 2010, in storage since. (MB $10)

● LOT 105: Fisher cassette tape deck CR4013. Working in 2010, in storage since. (MB $10)

● LOT 106: Early1950s record player with selectable speed used in Art Guenther’s Portland record shop, Music on Records, for customers to listen to records. (MB $15)

● LOT 107: Jensen BL-121 folded-horn speaker cabinet, circa 1953. Working in 2010, in storage since. (MB $75)

● LOT 108: Jensen H-222 12" coaxial Speaker, circa 1953. Working in 2010, in storage since (MB $50)

● LOT 109a: Fisher loudspeakers model ST-915. Working in 2010, in storage since. (MB $15)

● LOT 109b: Pioneer loudspeakers model CS-G101WAII. (MB $15)

● LOT 110: 12” vinyl LPs 33-1/3 RPM, unsorted, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 111: 45 RPM, pop and country, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 112: 12” vinyl LPs 33-1/3 RPM, unsorted, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 113: 10” early 33-1/3 RPM LPs, unsorted mix w/ lots of jazz, in storage since 2010. (MB $15)

● LOT 114: 45 RPM, mostly early rock, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 115: 45 RPM, mixed plus lots of 60s rock, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 116: 7” and 45 RPM accessories - storage sleeves, storage albums, plus one carrying case, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 117: 12” vinyl LPs 33-1/3 RPM, unsorted, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 118: 12” vinyl LPs 33-1/3 RPM, unsorted, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 119: 45 RPM mixed albums, mix with show tunes and operatic, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 120: 12” and 33-1/3 RPM accessories - large collection of specialty envelopes and clear sleeves, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 121: 7” EPs 33-1/3 rpm, unsorted, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 122: New-Old-Stock (NOS) 1990s to early 2000s Grunge and Garage 45 RPM and EPs, in storage since 2010. (MB $25)

● LOT 123: 12” vinyl LPs 33-1/3 RPM, unsorted, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 124: 45 RPM in original covers, unsorted, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 125: 10” early 33-1/3 RPM LPs, unsorted mix w/ lots of jazz, in storage since 2010. (MB $15)

● LOT 126: 12” vinyl LPs 33-1/3 RPM, unsorted, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 127: Collection of New-Old-Stock (NOS) Microsoft software, circa mid to late-1980s, in storage since early 1990s. (MB $10)

● LOT 128: Vintage lacquered suitcase with purple satin or silk inner lining (MB $10)

● LOT 129: Collection of New-Old-Stock (NOS) mostly Microsoft software, circa mid-1980s to early 1990s, in storage since early 1990s. (MB $10)

● LOT 130: Set of four vintage eyeglasses and shades, in storage since 2010. (MB $5)

● LOT 131: Large assortment of vintage flash bulbs and flash cubes, in storage since 2010. (MB $5)

● LOT 132: Early 45 RPM operatic and show tunes, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 133: Assorted operatic and orchestral posters including autographed poster of a symphony orchestra, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 134: 7” commercial reel-to-reel tapes including blank tapes, and 8-track tapes, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 135: Assorted vintage calculators and electronics including an original SR-10 in original box with power supply, and instructions. Plus, a General Electric Micro II cassette recorder. All items in storage since 2010. (MB $20)

● LOT 136: Three boxes of mainly 7” reel-to-reel tapes of Old Time Radio shows, 1930s-1950, in storage since 1980. (MB $10)

● LOT 137: Vintage Vic 20 computer, in storage since 2010. (MB $25)

● LOT 138: Assorted cellular phones and accessories. (MB $5)

● LOT 139: Vintage Chatbot toy (robot only), circa 1985. (MB $10)

● LOT 140: Vintage-style theater popcorn popper. (MB $10)

● LOT 141: Original 1995 Disney/Pixar Toy Story theatrical promotional display with electronic lighting. (MB $35)

● LOT 142: Vintage chandelier, working, with “auradescent” bulbs. (MB $15)

● LOT 143: Vintage tools including large 6" C-clamps, pipe wrench, etc. (MB $20)

● LOT 144: Two antique product crates. Horse Shoe Tobacco from St Louis and another originally from Belgium. (MB $15)

● LOT 145: Vintage DuPont “High Explosives- Dangerous” crate, in storage since 2010. (MB $15)

● LOT 146: 1980s-era 8mm camera and projector, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 147: Collection of cameras including a Pentax and several digital cameras. (MB $10)

● LOT 148: Collection of tripods, monopods, plus a boom arm. (MB $10)

● LOT 149: Vintage Union Pacific Railroad mid-century wall map, 62”x42”. (MB $30)

● LOT 150: Antique grandroom ceiling lamp. (MB $15)

● LOT 151: Assortment of glasses and mugs with phonographic logos, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 152: Set of 6 of Nipper "His Master's Voice" tumblers, in storage since 2010. (MB $15)

● LOT 153: Vintage Vac-O-Rec record cleaner, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 154: Packard Bell model 1052 Phonocord vintage "portable" tube radio/phonograph recorder, circa 1946. Includes original microphone, built-in disc recording mechanism. Has been in storage since 2010. (MB $25)

● LOT 155: BSR McDonald four-speed turntable model 310, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)

● LOT 156: Hitachi 4 speed turntable. (MB $10)

● LOT 157: Phillips two-speed turntable with speed controls model 310, in storage since 2010. (MB $10)