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Vintage Telephones and Related Items For Sale

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Restored phones guaranteed for 6 months

PAINTING NOTES: Many of the older telephones were made of metal and in
most cases need painting. We have our phones (when stated) professionally
powder-coated in a black satin paint. We use this color choice so as to make the phones
not have that over-restored shinny look. If you desire a shinny and over-restored telephone then
look on eBay as they appear there quite often. Powder coating paint makes for a very
durable finish that is hard to chip, especially on cradle phones where the receiver touches
the perch ears. Some of the metal phones may have slight flaws that may show if
examined closely due to some of the phones having early zinc metal that sometimes pits or
corrodes over the many years. In a few cases some of our phones were found already restored by
someone else. Some may be sold as 'unrestored' for those persons that may have the knowledge
to wire and re-condition the phone themselves.

NOTE ON HANDSET CORDS: In many cases some phones were made with straight cloth-covered
handset cords and sometimes with the black stretch curly cords. Depending on your preference
we can change any cord you see listed here to either type of cord. In some cases there could
be a small conversion charge, please inquire as to the phone you desire and type of cord wanted. (Black or Brown cords available in most cases)

NOTE ON SUBSET (Ringer) BOXES: Most of the 1920's and 1930's phones required a separate
box called a 'Subset.' These boxes contain the phone circuitry and the ringing mechanical
bell. They are attached to those phones that require them with a 6 foot cord. The box may
be hung on the wall or simply layed on the floor out of sight.

PHONE LINE REQUIREMENTS: All these older dial type phones require a normal land based
phone line. Services such as Vonage and other digital cable services will NOT work with
these rotary phones. A rotary to touchtone conversion circuit is now on the market for about $40.00, inquire.

	OLD TELEPHONES: Shown are some telephones waiting to be restored. We try to offer a nice selection of old phones for people to use as a decorator item or in the case of restored phones a fully functional telephone that will work on your phone line. Some phones can have the curly handset cords replaced with cloth non-curly type cords at additional cost if desired. All restored phones are guaranteed for 6 months and may be returned within 10 days for refund if you are not satisfied (less shipping cost). Stock #0000 $0.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 102: A round base W.E. 102 from 1928-193030. Fully restored with new powder coat paint job. Has new black cloth handset cord and new cloth covered line cord with modular plug. Comes with original early type E1 handset. Has a W.E. 4H dial that makes that 'clickity-clack sound when rotated. Comes wired to a W.E. 684A subset (ringer box with circuitry) and is ready to use. The W.E. 102's are the forerunner of the oval base 202's and the 102's are much harder to find. Stock #1001, Price $372.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 302: This is the early metal version (1930/40's) and has been professionally repainted in a durable black powder coat. Has very good original handset cord and new cloth-covered brown modular cord. Front of phone has a repaired hole in metal and is only noticeable when viewed close up. Ready to plug into a modular outlet and use. Stock #1002, Price $ sold
	WESTERN ELECTRIC CANDLESTICK: A fully restored Western Electric dial type candlestick phone from the 1920's. New powder coat paint, new black cloth covered receiver cord and new black cloth cords to subset and modular plug cord. Has a W.E. type 2HB dial that makes that 'clickity-clack sound when rotated. Wired to a W.E. 684A ringer box and ready to plug-in and use. Stock #1003, Price $450.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 102: A round base W.E. 102 from 1928-1930. Fully restored with new powder coat paint job. Has very good original brown cloth handset cord and new brown cloth covered line cord with modular plug. Comes with original early type E1 handset. Has a W.E. 4H dial that makes that 'clickity-clack sound when rotated. Comes wired to a W.E. 684A subset (ringer box with circuitry) and is ready to use. The W.E. 102's are the forerunner of the oval base 202's and are much harder to find.. Stock #1004, Price $372.00
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC 1A: A restored 1930's round base Automatic Electric 1A made of black bakelite. Comes with the early handset with brass bands and is wired with new black cloth covered cord. Also has new black cloth covered subset and modular line cords also. Has new rubber base gasket. Wired to an A.E. ringer box and ready to use. Stock #1005, Price $295.00
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC 34: Classic deco styling from 1930's/40's, this bakelite phone features professionally re-nickeled handset bands and dial finger wheel. New cloth covered handset and modular cords. New rubber base gasket. Ready to plug-in and use. Looks much nicer than photo shows. Stock #1006, Price $275.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 41A SPACE SAVER: A fully restored and repainted W.E. space saver phone. Comes with the early style W.E. type E1 handset, very good original brown cloth handset cord. Wired to a W.E. 684 ringer box with new brown cloth cord, and new black vinyl modular cord. Has a early W.E. 4H dial for that clickity-clack sound when rotated. Comes with original mounting bracket. Stock #1007, Price $242.00
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC #34: Classic deco styling from 1930's/40's, this bakelite phone features professionally re-nickeled handset bands and dial finger wheel. New cloth covered handset and modular cords. New rubber base gasket. Ready to plug-in and use. Looks much nicer than photo shows. Stock #1008, Price $ sold
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC 40: An Automatic Electric Model 40 from late 1930's and 1940's. Has an all black bakelite body. Has very good original rubber handset cord (new vinly curly cord optional), has chrome finger wheel, and a new rubber base gasket. Tested and ready to use with black vinyl modular cord. Nice looking phone with the chrome finger wheel. Stock #1009, Price $132.50
	A.E. ROUND BASE: A.E. Monophone, round bakelite base, brass banded handset. Restored and mounted on new oak backboard with shelf, large ringer box is original but side crank is for looks only. A really neat looking conversion. Sorry - no shipping..front view Stock #1010, Price $295.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 302: This is the early metal version (1930/40's) and has been professionally repainted in a durable black powder coat. Has very good original brown cloth-covered handset cord and new cloth-covered brown modular cord.. Ready to plug into a modular outlet and use. . Stock #1011, Price $161.50
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 302: This is the early metal version (1930/40's) and has been professionally repainted in a durable black powder coat. Has new black rubber curly handset cord and new black vinyl modular cord.. Ready to plug into a modular outlet and use. Stock #1012, Price $158.00
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC 34: Classic deco styling from 1930's/40's, this bakelite phone features the early spit-cup type handset. New black cloth covered handset and modular cord. New rubber base gasket. Ready to plug-in and use. Does not require a subset, contains circuitry and old-type bell in phone base. Stock #1013, Price $225.00
	RINGER BELL BOXES: These small boxes contain a single-gong bell ringer. They can be used with any phone that does not have a ringer bell (they will not replace a subset box as commonly used with 1920/30's phones.) They are just a bell to let you know that your non-bell phone is ringing. Comes with an adapter to allow two modular plugs to be plugged into a single modular wall jack. (3 1/8 wide x 4 7/8 high) Stock #1014, Price $23.75
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 51AL: An unrestored candlestick telephone, a dial type W.E. 51AL. This phone appears to have very good original paint with just a few minor scuffs. Has an early type 2AB dial with that clickity-clack sound as it is rotated and the correct W.E. 'star' mouth piece (no chips). About the only problem is the receiver is an old replacement and not a W.E. brand. This phone will require a subset box and a 4-conductor cord to make it operational. Recommended only for those knowledgeable in wiring old phone circuits. If I every get time I may restore it myself but price will be much greater. Stock #1015, Price $172.50
	WESTERN ELECTRIC BELL BOX: W.E. model 531A bell box. Contains a two-gong ringer bell. Similair to #1014 above. Size is 4 1/2 wide, 6 high and 1 7/8 inches deep. This is NOT a subset type box. Comes with an adapter to allow two modular plugs to be plugged into a single modular wall jack. Stock #1016, Price $33.75
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 202: An oval base 202 from the 1920/30's period of time. Has original brown cloth handset cord and new brown cloth-covered subset and modular cord. Has the early E1 type handset and a type 4H clickity-clack dial. Connected to a W.E. type 684 subset box. Ready to plug into a modular outlet and use. Stock #1017, Price $330.00
	TELEPHONE SIGN: A latter reproduction sign with words TELEPHONE, lights up in red color. It is 18 inches wide x 6 1/2 high and 4 1/2 deep. Stock #1018, Price $47.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 202: An oval base 202 from the 1920/30's period of time. Has new black cloth handset cord and new black cloth-covered subset and modular cord. Has the early E1 type handset and a type 4H clickity-clack dial. Connected to a W.E. type 684 subset box. Ready to plug into a modular outlet and use. Stock #1019, Price $339.00
	STROMBERG-CARLSON 1243: A late 1930's and 1940/50's metal phone that closely resembles the W.E. 302 types. Repainted, has new black curly handset cord and new black vinyl modular cord. Ready to plug-in and use. Stock #1020, Price $115.00
	RINGER BOX: An Automatic Electric wood ringer box that I repainted and added a 1000 ohm Western Electric bell. Enough room inside for a W.E. 101A induction coil (optional). Size is 6 1/4 wide x 6 5/8 inches high. Stock #1021, Price $40.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 202: An oval base 202 from the 1920/30's period of time. Has original brown cloth handset cord and new brown cloth-covered subset and modular cord. Has the early E1 type handset and a type 5H dial. Connected to a W.E. type 684 subset box. Ready to plug into a modular outlet and use. Stock #1022, Price $330.00
	RINGER BOX: A metal case ringer box that I have repainted and added a W.E. type 300 phone ringer to it. Enough room inside for a W.E. 101A induction coil (optional). Size is 6 wide and 6 5/8 inches high. Stock #1023, Price $42.00
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC MODEL 50: A 1930/40's Automatic Electric Model 50 phone wall phone. With deco nickeled handset bands and dial finger wheel. Just a beautiful looking phone! Has an extra long handset cord (shorter upon request.) Has a hairline crack on base moulding area (left side middle) that is difficult to see (hairline is not on actual upper phone body.) Wired with 9 feet of cloth covered modular line cord. Has holes on back side of phone to attach to your wall. Stock #1024, Price $286.00
	TELEPHONE RELATED NOVELTIES: Just some of the many telephone related novelty items we have in our store. See HOME page of web site - click on - Telephone Novelties Stock #1025, Price $00.00