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Vintage Western Electric Telephones



1980s Western Electric Yellow Princess Rotary Telephone
Code: C-27804
Price: $145.00
1 available for immediate delivery
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Description: 1980s Western Electric yellow princess rotary telephone. This is a great example of the classic Princess telephone. The finish is in excellent condition showing no signs of wear.

Size: 4 inch tall 8 inch wide
Condition: Excellent

 



1973 Western Electric 2500 Pink Touch Tone Telephone
Code: C-73606
Price: $165.00
1 available for immediate delivery
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Description: 1973 Western Electric 2500 pink touch tone telephone. This phone is fully restored and in perfect working condition showing no signs of wear or use.

Size: None
Condition: Restored Original

 



1959 Western Electric 500 Black and White Rotary Telephone w/ large number ring and white adjustable
Code: 429305
Price: $145.00
1 available for immediate delivery
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Description: 1959 Western Electric 500 black and white rotary telephone. This great phone was modified by the telephone company with some easy to use features perfect for anyone. The phone features a white handset with built-in volume control as well as the large number dial sticker attached for easy viewing of the numbers. The phone is equiped with a line cord and modular connector for connection to a standard telephone jack. This would make the perfect gift for anyone whos eyes and ears may need a bit of help without sacrificing style.

Size: None
Condition: Excellent

 



1932 Western Electric 202 Extension Telephone With F1 Handset
Code: C-0106
Price: $225.00
1 available for immediate delivery
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Description: 1932 Western Electric 202 extension telephone with F1 handset. Made of metal construction the beautiful telephone was designed by the acclaimed designer and architect Henry Dreyfus. This phone is fully restored and in perfect working condition showing no signs of wear or use. The phone is equiped with a line cord and modular connector for connection to a standard telephone jack. This phone doesn't have a ringer or dial, but can be used as an extension telephone.

Size: None
Condition: Restored Original

 



1940s Western Electric Linesmans Test Set "Butt Set"
Code: C-13806
Price: $125.00
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Description: 1940s Western Electric linesmans test set "Butt Set." This great test set is all original with its metal belt clip and both insulated aligator clip ends. The rubber is in excellent condition with no cracks. This test set is fully operational.

Size: 8 1/2 inch length
Condition: Excellent

 



1920s Western Electric 151AL Candlestick Rotary Telephone With Scissor Gate
Code: C-32206
Price: $775.00
1 available for immediate delivery
Quantity in Basket: none

Description: 1920s Western Electric 151AL candlestick rotary telephone with scissor gate. This desk stand or "candlestick" telephone sows how the telephone company upgraded telephones as technology evolved. The phone is a 50AL put in service in the 1920s ad was factory updated in the late 1930s early 1940s with a "Bull Dog" transmitter, HAI receiver and a 5H dial. The original 50Al stamp located on the back of the perch was redesignated as a 151AL by adding the 1 and restamping a 1 through the 0. This telephone is mounted to a "scissor gate" for easy access and has a headset instead of a hand held receiver. This phone was probably used for a dispatcher or anyone who was on the phone for a long time. A modern network was installed in this telephone to assure proper operation on a current telephone network. There is no ringer attached to the phone but it can be used as a fully operational extension and to make calls. The telephone is mounted temporarily on a plaque for display. It will require a proper mounting of the scissor gate to a fixed table to be safely used. The phone is equipped with a line cord and modular connector for connection to a standard telephone jack.

Size: None
Condition: Restored Original

 



1951 Western Electric 202 Imperial Rotary Telephone Desk Set
Code: C-36006
Price: $425.00
1 available for immediate delivery
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Description: 1951 Western Electric 202 Imperial rotary telephone desk set. The Gold and Ivory Western Electric 202 was named the "Imperial." The base of the 202 is 24k gold plated. This phone was produced in 1951 as a special set to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Bell System. This phone cmoes with a ringer box. The ringer box is a Western Electric 302 base with all the original componets and a manufactured plastic cover in the form of an original 684 Western Electric ringer box. The original gold plate shows some wear on the handset rest ears and on the back. The phone is equiped with a modular connector for connection to a standard telephone jack.

Size: None
Condition: Very Good

 



1930s Western Electric 40AL Candlestick Telephone With Gray Pay Station Payphone Box
Code: C-74606
Price: $850.00
1 available for immediate delivery
Quantity in Basket: none

Description: 1930s Western Electric 40AL candlestick telephone with Gray Pay Station payphone box. The model 40 AL is known as the Bower Barff candlestick because of the "Bower Barff" process used to finish the stem and base of the candlestick. This chemical-scale finish produced by oxidizing the surface of the steel parts in the presence of steam and oil. The transmitter perch and cup are original painted over brass. This phone is all original. This pay station was used in the early telephone days. The customer would pick up the receiver and an operator would come on line to place the call. the operator would tell the customer to deposit money into the coin slots. The coin path to the lock box letting the operator know that the money was deposited. A dine rings two bells, a nickel rings one bell and a quarter makes a dong sound. This phone is fully restored and in perfect working condition showing no signs of wear or use. The phone is equiped with a line cord and modular connector for connection to a standard telephone jack. This phone can only be used as an extension phone and cannot make outgoing calls.

Size: None
Condition: Restored Original

 



Western Electric Wait for Dial Tone Dial Card
Code: WED
Price: $2.00
Quantity in Basket: none

Description: Western Electric dial card. This dial card will work on Western Electric dial card assemblys. Customize your dial card with your personal number for an additional $0.50 per dial card. If you are purchasing only a dial card make sure to select the special shipping option at check out.

Size: None
Condition: Restored Original

 



Western Electric Area Code Dial Card
Code: AREACODE
Price: $2.00
Quantity in Basket: none

Description: Western Electric area code dial card. This dial card will work on Western Electric, and all Western Electric variations such as ITT or later Stromberg Carlson, dial card assemblys. Customize your dial card with your personal number for an additional $0.50 per dial card. If you are purchasing only a dial card make sure to select the special shipping option at check out.

Size: None
Condition: Restored Original

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