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Vintage and Antique 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 PHOTOS: Most of the phones are in much better condition than the photos
depict,it is very difficult to photograph black telephones against a background without
getting flash reflections and over exposure, etc.

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 (as far as I know).
A rotary to touchtone conversion circuit is now on the market for about $40.00, inquire.

NOTE: Sept. 11th, 2018 Inquire for stock check as some phones sell quickly
Thanks for looking.

	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 202's: Three phones that are in the restoration process. These are W.E.202's oval base with metal body that have been professionally powder coated in semi-gloss black paint: Options include the following: (1) Metal body only with no parts. (2) Metal body with a #4 or #5 W.E. rotary dial. (3) An added handset of the early type E1 or latter type F1. (4) Type of handset cord, either a straight cloth covered cord in brown or black color or with a curly stretch cord in black only. (5) With or without a subset wired to phone. Note: these early phones require a external subset to make them function as a working phone. Stock #1000, Price $ TBD
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 202's: A W.E. 202 oval base telephone from the 1930's. It has been professionally powder coated in a black semi-gloss black paint. Has a new straight cloth covered handset cord. Has the early type E1 handset. Has new brown felt on base, Has a W.E. type 5H dial. Requires a subset to make this phone functional, Note: As an option I can wire to a subset if desired. Stock #1001, Price $169.00
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC 50: A restored Automatic Electric Model 50 bakelite wall phone. Has the "deco" accents with nickeled handset bands and finger wheel. Handset cord is the curly type. Comes with 6 foot modular line cord, if a longer or shorter length required let me know. This phone is easy to mount using two wood screws on wall. For another large view click here photo bottom view. Ready to plug in and use - on land lines only. (note - difficult to photograph this phone due to reflections) Stock #1002, Price $165.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 202: A W.E. 202 oval base telephone from the 1930's. It has been professionally powder coated in a black semi-gloss black paint. Has a new brown cloth curly stretch handset cord. Has the early type E1 handset. Has new brown felt on base, Has a W.E. type 5H dial. Requires a subset to make this phone functional, Note: As an option I can wire to a subset if desired. Stock #1003, Price $173.50
	WESTERN ELECTRIC B1/101/201: A Western Electric Model B1/101/201 round base phone from 1920/30's. Has very good original paint, some wear to area on the pearch ears. Has a new brown cloth covered handset cord. Has a very good 4-conductor cloth covered cord for wiring to a subset. Sold for those that wish to wire to their own subset box. (or I can wire a subset as an option.) Stock #1004, Price $185.00
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC 40: A restored Automatic Electric Model 40 bakelite phone. This is the "deco" version with nickeled handset rings, finger wheel, and lift bar. Has all new black cloth covered handset and modular cords. A beautiful looking phone but hard to photograph with all the shinny surfaces on phone. Ready to plug in and use (land lines only.) Stock #1005, Price $135.50
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 202: A Western Electric Model 202 oval base phone, widely used in the 1930's. Phone has been professionaly repainted in a black semi-gloss powder coat. Phone features a type E-1 handset and a #4 "Clickity Clack" dial. Phone has been wired to a W.E. type 684 subset box. Has a very good brown cloth covered curly handset cord and a new brown cloth modular plug cord. Ready to plug in and use (for land line use only.) Stock #1006, Price $222.50
	WESTERN ELECTRIC PAY PHONE: A Western Electric Model 233 pay phone in working condition (does not need coins to function). Mounted on a factory wood mounting board, has a box mounted on bottom containing a ringer bell so phone can be heard when it is called. Comes with both keys (hard to find) for the top section and the coin vault. Height is about 25 1/2 inches and very heavy. No shipping, must be picked up in Northern Ohio area only. (photo - another view) photo Stock #1007, Price $245.00
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC 40: A restored Automatic Electric Model 40 bakelite phone. Has a very good brown covered handset cable, new brown felt on base and a brown 7 foot vinyl modular cord. Ready to plug in and use (land lines only). Also see #1005 for the deco version of this phone. Stock #1008, Price $56.50
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 202: A W.E. 202 oval base telephone from 1930's. It has been professionally powder coated in a black semi-gloss black paint. Has very good original cloth handset cord. Has a type E1 handset. Has very good original brown felt on base, Has a W.E. type 5H dial. Requires a subset to make this phone functional, sold for those that may have a subset lying around. Phone is better than photo depicts due to many white camera flash reflections. Note: As an option I can wire to a subset if desired. Stock #1009, Price $169.00
	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 $225.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 202: A W.E. 202 oval base telephone from 1930's. It has been professionally powder coated in a black semi-gloss black paint. Has a new black curly handset cord. Has a type E1 handset. Has very good original brown felt on base, Has a W.E. type 5H dial. Wired to a W.E. 684 subset with new cloth-covered black cord and new black cloth line cord. Phone is better than photo depicts due to many white camera flash reflections. Stock #1011, Price $217.00
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC 34: A stunning A.E. Model 34 from the 1930's. Has the chrome banded handset and finger wheel. Has all new black cloth covered handset and modular cords. Has a new rubber base gasket. This phone has the classic deco look of the phones made back then. Tested for operation and ready to plug into a modular outlet and use. More views .... view #2 ... view #3 Stock #1012, Price $275.00
	TOUCH TONE CONVERSION: An old ringer box converted into a touch tone phone. Use all old parts except for the addition of the touch tone pad, The oak case has been completely refinsihed. This phone gives the best of both worlds - looks old and can be used with modern touch tone services.. Stock #1013, Price $165.00
	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 $19.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 302's A Western Electric Model 302, the work horse of the phone industry from mid 1930's and well into the 1950's. This is the early version with the heavy metal base verses the latter one's that had a plastic case. Professionally powder-coated in semi-gloss black paint. Has a new black stretch curly handset cord and a new black vinyl modular line cord, Fully resotred and ready to plug in and use. I have 3 in stock of this type. Stock #1015, Price $127.50 (3 in stock)
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 531A BELL BOX: W.E. model 531A bell box. This ringer box contains a two-gong ringer bell. Size is 4 1/2 wide, 6 high and 1 7/8 inches deep. This is NOT a subset type box. This ringer box allows you to have a non-ringer phone ring when a call comes in or you may use it as an extension bell in another room. You must have a modular wall jack to plug this box into. An adapter to allow two modular plugs to be plugged into a single modular wall jack is an additional $2.50. An modular cord is optional and cost $0.40 per foot (black color). State how many feet required. Have one available Stock #1016, Price $22.50
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 1011/201/B1: A Western Electric 101/B1 round base phone, the predecessor to the W.E. oval base 201. Has been professionally powder coated in a semi-gloss black paint. Has a very good original straight brown cloth covered handset cord, an early W.E. #4 "clickity clack" dial, and new felt on the bottom base plate. The handset is the early E1 spit-cup type. Note: To make this phone function it will require the addition of a subset - optional. Stock #1017, Price $ SOLD
	KELLOGG 1000 WALL PHONE: A 1930/40's Kellogg wall phone, often called a "Redbar" phone. Has a beautiful shinny bakelite case in excellent condition. Has a very good dark brown cloth covered handset cord. Will add a new vinyl modular plug cord when the required length you need is known. The first 6 feet are free, addition feet 40 cents each. This phone has been totally restored with many hours put into it. Ready to plug-in and use (land lines only). Stock #1018, Price $93.50
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 500 CLONE: A Western Electric type 500 telephone clone made by Stromberg Carlson Co. Black plastic case is in above average condition. Nice 2nd phone for your workshop, garage or other room. Cleaned and tested for operation. Has a modular cord. Stock #1019, Price $30.00
	KELLOGG 1000 CRADLE PHONE: A 1930/40's Kellogg cradle phone, often called a "Redbar" phone. Has a beautiful shinny bakelite case in excellent condition. Has a new black curly handset cord and a 7 foot modular cord. This phone has been totally restored with many hours put into it. Ready to plug-in and use (land lines only). Stock #1020, Price $93.50
	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 101/201/B1: A Western Electric 101/201/B1 round base phone, the predecessor to the W.E. oval base 202. Has been professionally powder coated in a semi-gloss black paint. Has a new straight brown cloth covered handset cord, an early W.E. #4 "clickity clack" dial, and very good original cloth on the bottom base. The handset is the early E1 spit-cup type. Note: To make this phone function it will require the addition of a subset - optional. Stock #1022, Price $185.00
	RINGER BOX: A metal case ringer box that I have repainted and added a W.E. type 302 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 $39.00
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC TYPE 34: A restored Automatic Electric type 34 cradle telephone, made in early 1930's. Has a very heavy duty black bakelite case. Has original black handset cord in very good condition. Has a new black cloth covered modular cord. Features brass banded handset and brass finger wheel. Some people refer to this phone as Art-Deco styling. Ready to plug into a modular outlet and use. Stock #1024, Price $192.50
	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