09-08-2014, 09:05 AM
Beautiful, beautiful work Steve!
It's possible that a "Steve Davis" model 70 could be worth more in the future than an original, after all, there will be a whole lot more originals out there than Steve Davis cabinets. If I was buying another 70 I'd prefer a "Davis" over an original because I know the history of it.
I regret not bidding on a Philco 90 that appeared to have a Dick Oliver made cabinet for the same reason. After all, anyone can find an original Philco 90, but try to find one in a cabinet made by Dick Oliver and it gets a lot harder.
It's kind of like the Phil Weingarten fakes that are now selling for more than the originals:
http://w1tp.com/mawa7.htm
I hope to someday find a ratty 16B cathedral so I can slip the chassis into a cabinet made by Steve. We collectors are funny animals, you never know what value we'll place on something, even if it is a reproduction.
It's possible that a "Steve Davis" model 70 could be worth more in the future than an original, after all, there will be a whole lot more originals out there than Steve Davis cabinets. If I was buying another 70 I'd prefer a "Davis" over an original because I know the history of it.
I regret not bidding on a Philco 90 that appeared to have a Dick Oliver made cabinet for the same reason. After all, anyone can find an original Philco 90, but try to find one in a cabinet made by Dick Oliver and it gets a lot harder.
It's kind of like the Phil Weingarten fakes that are now selling for more than the originals:
http://w1tp.com/mawa7.htm
I hope to someday find a ratty 16B cathedral so I can slip the chassis into a cabinet made by Steve. We collectors are funny animals, you never know what value we'll place on something, even if it is a reproduction.
John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
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