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Mailing Address:
77 Columbia Avenue
Roseville, CA 95678 USA

Telephone:
(916) 773-4727
(10 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time, Tuesday thru Saturday)

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(916) 773-4727
(24 hours, every day)

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What's New?

Current Auctions and Auction Information
Empty Edison Cylinder Boxes
Empty 10" 78 RPM Storage Albums
Empty 10" 78 RPM Record Sleeves
Victrola Needles and Strobe Discs


Current Auctions


AUCTION 127 - The Music Goes Round
This auction closes on July 1, 2009.


Click here for a Picture Gallery of some of the highlights of this auction.

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Auction 127 is here! Even as the music goes round, we went round and round and round the warehouse to find a bunch of great records for you. Here are some of the highlights:

  • Five inch concert cylinders
  • Brown wax cylinders
  • Pathe Pfestival, part 3
  • Many pre-1910 single face early labels
  • A large historical and personality section
  • More Crosby curiosities
  • Many fine books on popular music
  • Vintage sheet music
  • Odd and unusual disc phonograph reproducers
  • Victor and RCA Victor record catalog supplements
  • Jazz records, books and sheet music
  • More 12" jazz 78s from the Elwood collection
  • Dance bands from the 1920s and 1930s
  • Rock & Roll, R&B and Postwar Blues
  • Country, hillbilly and old time music
  • Children's 78s in colorful original sleeves
  • Foreign and ethnic records
  • A great Odds and Ends section
  • Classical vocal, instrumental, piano and orchestral
  • Classical selections on Edison Diamond Discs
  • Popular Diamond Discs, including many electrics
  • Blue Amberol cylinders
  • and much much more.......

Interested? We will be happy to send you either a printed copy or an electronic copy. If you're not already on our mailing list, simply e-mail us with your name and postal mailing address or your email address and we will send you a copy right away. Please note that the electronic copy is in PDF format. It is 64 pages long on 8.5" x 14" paper, and prints out easily on standard paper when reduced to 65%. If you request an electronic copy, please remember that we do not send a printed copy also. The auction is not posted on our website.

SPECIAL FOR NEW BIDDERS! If you have not previously received any of our auction lists, then mention that you found out about us from this website, and we'll send you a coupon good for a 10% discount on your first set of winning bids (postage and tax excluded).

Check Out Our New Email Bid Sheet!

Now you can easily submit bids on our auctions by email. We have posted a new email bid sheet on our website that is simple, easy and fun to use. Click here to access this new feature, or go to the home page of the website and click on "Email Bidsheet." Give it a try the next time your submit bids.

Future Auctions

We publish 4 auctions each year with 1600 to 2000 records listed on each one. Future auctions are scheduled for mailing in August and November, 2009. Each list will be open for bids for 45 days from the date of mailing. As an example, a list mailed on May 1st will close about June 15th. This will give everyone ample time to receive and read the list and to submit bids. A description of some of the highlights of each list and a colorful picture gallery of labels will be posted on this very page as each new list becomes available.

Auction Mailing Policy

Our policy is to send printed copies of our auction lists free to active bidders who maintain an average of $10.00 in winning bids per auction for three consecutive auctions. Less active bidders can receive the printed list by subscription at the following rates (all prices in USA dollars):

  • $10.00 for three issues sent to a USA, APO or FPO address
  • $15.00 for three issues sent to a Canadian address
  • $20.00 for three issues sent to an overseas address
Email copies in PDF format are always sent free and require no minimum winnings or subscription.

Check Us Out On eBay!

Hawthorn's Antique Audio is now listing some choice items on eBay. You can easily view our current listings by visiting our eBay Listings Page anytime. You can expect the same accurate descriptions (including pictures) and the same prompt service you receive from our mail auctions. Pay us a visit!

Player Piano and Piano Roll Literature Auction

We have sold all the items in this collection. Thanks to all who participated and we hope you are enjoying your new treasures.

Ragtime and Jazz Piano Rolls

If you enjoy good ragtime and jazz piano rolls, check out the Ed Sprankle Piano Roll Collection which is currently being offered for sale on eBay. Ed was a good friend of mine, as well as a recognized authority on ragtime and jazz rolls. His world class collection is now being offered for sale by his family. Here is a chance to obtain some truly rare and incredible rolls - just click on the above link.

Outdoor Antique Shows

The Spring season of antique shows is over and we are going to spend the hot summer days either in our air conditioned warehouse or else on the side deck of our house that overlooks the creek. We'll do more shows in the Fall and when we have the dates and times, we'll post them right here. However, if you really need a phonograph or record fix and can't wait till the Fall shows, you're welcome to visit our Retail Location at the Antique Trove in Roseville CA to see what you can find in the meantime.

The staff in our modern and well equipped office and warehouse is waiting to serve you.
Call us today!



Original Boxes for Edison 2 Minute Cylinders


These original cylinder boxes are all in good condition and are without lids. Some may have some writing or numbers on them from previous owners, but there is no major damage or defacement to the labels. The boxes are sound with good cotton lining and are ready to hold your homeless cylinders. They are available in cartons of 20 for $20.00 plus $12 Priority Mail shipping anywhere in the USA. Overseas buyers please contact us first before ordering to obtain the shipping cost. Each carton of 20 boxes weighs about 5 pounds. Use the printable order form on the Record Supplies page and write in "Edison 2 Minute Cylinder Boxes." Don't let your cylinders go naked any longer!

Original Boxes for Edison 4 Minute Cylinders


These original cylinder boxes are all in good condition and are without lids. Some may have some writing or numbers on them from previous owners, but there is no major damage or defacement to the labels. The boxes are sound with good cotton lining and are ready to hold your homeless cylinders. They are available in cartons of 20 for $20.00 plus $12 Priority Mail shipping anywhere in the USA. Overseas buyers please contact us first before ordering to obtain the shipping cost. Each carton of 20 boxes weighs about 5 pounds. Use the printable order form on the Record Supplies page and write in "Edison 4 Minute Cylinder Boxes." Don't let your cylinders go naked any longer! Click here to return to the top of the page.

Used 10" 78 RPM Storage Albums


These empty storage albums are handy for any 78 rpm collection. They have not been made new for years, but we are offering clean used ones in good condition. They come to us in a mix of colors and styles, therefore we cannot fill orders for specific colors. All have either 10 or 12 pages and both the covers and bindings are intact. There may be some writing from previous owners on the inside index or on the spine. They are available in boxes of 5 albums for $20.00 plus $12.00 Priority Mail shipping to USA addresses. Overseas buyers please contact us first before ordering to obtain your shipping cost. Each box of 5 albums weighs about 9 pounds. Use the printable order form on the Record Supplies page and write in "Empty 10" Albums." Organize your collection with these quality storage albums! Click here to return to the top of the page.

New Custom 10" White 78 RPM Sleeves

Sorry, sold out!

Used Heavy Duty 10" Brown 78 RPM Sleeves


These are the old style brown cardboard sleeves that are not made anymore. They offer excellent protection for your favorite records, and will fit most of the early fat Columbia discs as well as Edison Diamond Discs. All these sleeves are used; therefore they will have various markings and stickers from their previous owners, but all are in good shape and are quite serviceable. They look great lined up on a shelf and can easily be labeled to identify the records. Our supply is limited, so order as many as you need while we have them in stock. They are available in packs of 50 for $20.00 plus $6.00 shipping to any USA address. Overseas buyers should contact us before ordering so we can quote a shipping charge based on their country of residence. Each pack of 50 sleeves weighs about 6 pounds. Use the printable order form on the Record Supplies page and write in "Used Heavy Duty Sleeves." We offer new sleeves on the Record Supplies page also. Click here to return to the top of the page.

Fibre Needles

Sorry, sold out!

Soft Tone Needles

We are now offering excellent quality soft tone steel needles for Victrolas and other acoustic phonographs. They are made by the same company that produces our regular tone needles, and we recommend them highly to those who are seeking a more subdued tone from their phonographs. Go to the Record Supplies page for a further description and a printable order form.

Strobe Discs

Have you ever wondered if your hand wound disc phonograph is running at exactly the right speed? The most reliable way to test it is to use a strobe disc, and we are now offering a disc that works for both 78 rpm and 80 rpm phonographs. All you need is a florescent light that runs on 60 cycles (in the USA, that's standard). Incandescent bulbs may also work, depending on the ambient light conditions in the room. Instructions are included with the disc. You can see a further description of this item and order it on our Record Supplies page. Click here to return to the top of the page.

The Original Nipper Painting


Most collectors are familiar with the story of the first Nipper painting. The artist, Francis Barraud painted Nipper listening to a cylinder phonograph. He attempted to sell the work to the British division of the Edison company, but was turned down. He then took the painting to the offices of the Gramophone & Typewriter company and after agreeing to replace the Edison machine with the likeness of a Berliner disc phonograph, he sold the picture which soon became one of the world's best known trademarks. So, here for your enjoyment, is the original image, showing Nipper listening to a cylinder phonograph.

Uncle Josh Buys An Automobile


This record is one of the favorites of Uncle Josh collectors. Evidently Robert Robinson, one of the cover artists for the Saturday Evening Post, had this record in mind when he drew this delightful illustration for the January 11, 1913 issue. Although neither Uncle Josh or Cal Stewart is mentioned in the issue, the picture is just perfect - Uncle Josh roaring along with a terrified Aunt Nancy by his side. We thought you would enjoy seeing this marvelous illustration.
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