21 Sets of Dinner Bell Chimes by Deagan, Liberty, etc. - for restoration/resale

Description

I am selling this large collection of dinner bell chimes. They were intended for restoration and resale but I do not have the time or workspace to complete them. Nearly all need some amount of work. For many this just means replacing the cord and supplying a mallet. For others it involves re-mounting bars and repairing woodwork. I've provided a detailed description of them below.
Dinner bell chimes regularly sell between and 0 on eBay and Etsy, with an average "sold" price of about (though they are often listed for much more). Sold individually, this collection of 21 sets could realistically sell for about ,575, which is a ,000 profit over my asking price. This would make a suitable project for an antique restorer.
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This collection includes:
• 2 sets with 4 bars, a wooden box, and metal resonators sticking out the bottom. Notes are E, A, C#, and E. Dimensions are 12x8x3". Near center of main photo. Unbranded.
• 7 sets with 4 bars, metal tube resonators, and metal rails. Made by J.C. Deagan in Chicago. Notes are G, C, E, and G. Dimensions are 12x8x3". In top-left of photo. These have been disassembled and painted. On two sets the bars have been painted gold on top. The tubes are not solidly attached to the rails except by the screws that hold the bars on, which have been removed.
• 4 sets with 4 bars and a wooden box resonator, made by Deagan. Notes are Eb, Ab, C, and Eb. Dimensions are 10.5x8x3. Bottom-left.
• 1 4-note set made by Liberty. Notes are C#, F#, A#, C#. Dimensions are 10.5x8x3. Bottom-left.
• 1 3-note NBC broadcast call sign. Notes G, E, C. The rubber isolators are crumbling and the retaining nuts are missing. Mounting bolts are bent. Dimensions are 9x5x2.5".
• 1 unmarked 5-note wooden box. One bar is missing. Notes are G, B, D, G. 10x10x3". Bottom-center.
• 2 Deagan 5-note boxes. Notes are Eb, Ab, C, Eb, Ab. 11x10x3". Top-right.
• 2 Deagan 5-note boxes. Notes are C, F, A, C, F. 11x11x4" Top-center.
• 1 unmarked large 5-note box. Notes are C#, F#, A#, C#, F#. Right.
• 1 large 5-note set by Liberty. Curved wooden box and five metal resonators sticking out the bottom. These are missing the bar mounting hardware. The top layers of plywood have come off and some pieces are missing. There are bits of wood or plaster in the chambers. Notes are Ab, Db, F, Ab, and Db (an octave lower than other sets). 21x17x3".
Miscellaneous notes on condition:
• All sets are in tune with themselves, but they are not tempered to A=440.
• 6 of the sets have some degree of peeling wood veneer, possibly from water or humidity damage. This ranges from raised edges to pieces falling off. The other 15 seem fine in this regard.
• Nearly all of the sets are missing the cord.
• There are no mallets included.
• The collection comes with 75 mounting posts. There may be a few (possibly 10) missing by my count.
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I use UPS Ground. This will be sent in two separate boxes weighing 115lbs total. Calculated shipping only considers one box, so I have added a fee to cover the second one. The sets of chimes are carefully wrapped and packaged inside smaller boxes within the two large shipping boxes. There will be an adult signature required upon delivery.
I offer a 100% refund, including shipping cost, for any reason, as long as I receive the refund request within 30 days of delivery. The buyer pays return shipping.
Thanks for looking!
(lot 317/318)