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: early 1950s Hi-Fi, early and collectible LPs and 45s, vintage recording equipment, and unusual electronics. "Silent" bid sale.

Address: TBA.

Sign-up: None.

Lot preview & silent bidding begin at 1pm.

Walk-around lot closings begin at 2pm.

Collection of early Hi-Fi, lots of early vinyl LPs and 45s, turntables, speakers, and unusual electronics. Some highlights include -

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

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

- Bell Sound Systems monaural amplifier

- Jensen BL-121 and H-222 speaker cabinets

- Atwater Kent model 20 "Big Box" radio

[COMING SOON] 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.

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

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.

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.

Lot# Description

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.

101 Bell Sound Systems monoaural amplifier, circa 1953. Working in 2010, in storage since.

102 Blonder-Tongue model B-9B graphic equalizer “Audio Baton”, circa 1959. Working in 2010, has been in storage since.

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.

104 Optonica cassette tape deck RT3300. Working in 2010, in storage since.

105 Fisher cassette tape deck CR4013. Working in 2010, in storage since.

106 Early1950s record player with selectable speed used in Art Guenther’s Portland record shop, Music on Records, for customers to listen to records.

107 Jensen BL-121 folded-horn speaker cabinet, circa 1953. Working in 2010, in storage since.

108 Jensen H-222 12" coaxial Speaker, circa 1953. Working in 2010, in storage since

109a Fisher loudspeakers model ST-915. Working in 2010, in storage since.

109b Pioneer loudspeakers model CS-G101WAII.

110 12” vinyl LPs 33-1/3 RPM, unsorted, in storage since 2010.

111 45 RPM, pop and country, in storage since 2010.

112 12” vinyl LPs 33-1/3 RPM, unsorted, in storage since 2010.

113 10” early 33-1/3 RPM LPs, unsorted mix w/ lots of jazz, in storage since 2010.

114 45 RPM, mostly early rock, in storage since 2010.

115 45 RPM, mixed plus lots of 60s rock, in storage since 2010.

116 7” and 45 RPM accessories - storage sleeves, storage albums, plus one carrying case, in storage since 2010.

117 12” vinyl LPs 33-1/3 RPM, unsorted, in storage since 2010.

118 12” vinyl LPs 33-1/3 RPM, unsorted, in storage since 2010.

119 45 RPM mixed albums, mix with show tunes and operatic, in storage since 2010.

120 12” and 33-1/3 RPM accessories - large collection of specialty envelopes and clear sleeves, in storage since 2010.

121 7” EPs 33-1/3 rpm, unsorted, in storage since 2010.

122 New-Old-Stock 1990s to early 2000s Grunge and Garage 45 RPM and EPs, in storage since 2010.

123 12” vinyl LPs 33-1/3 RPM, unsorted, in storage since 2010.

124 45 RPM in original covers, unsorted, in storage since 2010.

125 10” early 33-1/3 RPM LPs, unsorted mix w/ lots of jazz, in storage since 2010.

126 12” vinyl LPs 33-1/3 RPM, unsorted, in storage since 2010.

127 Collection of New-Old-Stock Microsoft software, circa mid to late-1980s, in storage since early 1990s.

128 Vintage lacquered suitcase with purple satin or silk inner lining

129 Collection of New-Old-Stock mostly Microsoft software, circa mid-1980s to early 1990s, in storage since early 1990s.

130 Set of four vintage eyeglasses and shades, in storage since 2010.

131 Large assortment of vintage flash bulbs and flash cubes, in storage since 2010.

132 Early 45 RPM operatic and show tunes, in storage since 2010.

133 Assorted operatic and orchestral posters including autographed poster of a symphony orchestra, in storage since 2010.

134 7” commercial reel-to-reel tapes including blank tapes, and 8-track tapes, in storage since 2010.

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.

136 Three boxes of mainly 7” reel-to-reel tapes of Old Time Radio shows, 1930s-1950, in storage since 1980.

137 Vintage Vic 20 computer, in storage since 2010.

138 Assorted cellular phones and accessories.

139 Vintage Chatbot toy (robot only), circa 1985.

140 Vintage-style theater popcorn popper.

141 Original 1995 Disney/Pixar Toy Story theatrical promotional display with electronic lighting.

142 Vintage chandelier, working, with “auradescent” bulbs.

143 Vintage tools including large 6" C-clamps, pipe wrench, etc.

144 Two antique product crates. Horse Shoe Tobacco from St Louis and another originally from Belgium.

145 Vintage DuPont “High Explosives- Dangerous” crate, in storage since 2010.

146 1980s-era 8mm camera and projector, in storage since 2010.

147 Collection of cameras including a Pentax and several digital cameras.

148 Collection of tripods, monopods, plus a boom arm.

149 Vintage Union Pacific Railroad mid-century wall map, 62”x42”.

150 Antique grandroom ceiling lamp.

151 Assortment of glasses and mugs with phonographic logos, in storage since 2010.

152 Set of 6 of Nipper "His Master's Voice" tumblers, in storage since 2010.

153 Vintage Vac-O-Rec record cleaner, in storage since 2010.

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.

155 BSR McDonald four-speed turntable model 310, in storage since 2010.

156 Hitachi 4 speed turntable.

157 Phillips two-speed turntable with speed controls model 310, in storage since 2010.