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Garage sales are great when something like this turns up. You know your out all day and can't find a thing and you've already been to at least twenty to thirty sales and there it is. The smile is back on your face and can't wait for the next one.
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Good looking phone. If you decide to ever sell, let me know, been looking for one for years. Rip
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My father was retired Mom Bell...... and throughout the years he purchased many liquor replicas (decantors) of the early telephones. I'd be more than willing to send pictures if you are interested. Just let me know. Thank You,
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I bought a nikle candlestick phone at around 1980 at an antique store. Do you know if they are worth much
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