Play Things Of Past Medina, Ohio 330-558-0247

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	TELEPHONE TESTER: A Model 43-114 Telephone Tester by Radio Shack. A very useful instrument for anyone into fixing old telephones. It will test receiving and talking circuits, generate a ring voltage for testing bells, test rotary dials for correct pulse counting and will test touch-tone phones too. Has a two digit digital readout for dial and touch tone testing. Comes with photo copy of manual. Tested and working. Stock #1056, Price $ sold
	W.E. 685 SUBSET BOX: A Western Electric type 685 subset box. Black plastic case. Contains a W.E. 101A network (inside view photo shows a 425B network) and double gong bell. Will work with any old phone requiring a subset, the small size is great for a W.E. space saver type phone or even W.E. 101/202's. Requires a four (4) conductor cord from subset to the phone, wiring knowledge required, comes with basic diagram. Size is 5 1/2 wide, 6 1/2 deep and 2 5/8 inches high. photo inside view Stock #1057, Price $ Inquire
	W.E. BELL BOXES: Western Electric type 127F bell boxes. All three are oak wood, all contain a 2,500 ohm ringer. All are unrestored, will need refinishing of wood and repainting of bell gongs. Size is 6 1/2 wide, 4 7/8 deep and 4 5/8 high (to top of wood case). There is enough room inside to mount a W.E. 101A induction coil to make a subset if desired. Note: 8/2012 - only the one on left side of photo is still available (W.E. 127F). Stock #1058, Price $34.50 (2 are sold)
	BELL BOXES: Three small bell boxes. The left is of unknown company, second is in a home-made case, the third (sold) is a Western Electric Type 43F in oak wood. Stock #1059, Price $19.50, $10.00, $ sold
	EXTERNAL RINGER: An indoor/outdoor external bell for use where you wnat to hear a louder bell. Made by Radio Shack. Has two large 4 inch bells. Requires two wires to be tied into phone line or use a modular cord connected to a modular jack. Meant to be hung on a wall. Tested for operation. Stock #1060, Price $27.50
	CROWN INTERCOM: An small intercom sold mainly for decorator useage. Repainted in 'country blue' color with black trim. Blue color not showing up well in photo. Has repro mouthpiece. Size is 4 1/2 wide, 5 3/4 inches high. Stock #1061, Price $32.75
	ITT TRENDLINE: A ITT Trendline touch-tone phone in almond color. It is new in the box from 1984. Has a real bell, although they are not terribly loud. Tested for operation. Also have same phone in Cocoa Brown available. Stock #1062, Price $30.75 (almond is sold)
	W.E. SPACE SAVER: A Western Electric type 43A space saver phone with G3 handset and plastic finger wheel on dial. Not restored, sold as found. Should be used with a subset (ringer box) for proper operation. Stock #1063, Price $60.00
	ITT MODEL 2500: An ITT Model PC-2500, a touch tone phone in white color. New in the box from 1984. Tested for operation. Has a real mechanical bell too! Have two in stock. Stock #1064, Price $32.00
	TOUCH TONE CONVERSION: An original 1920's oak ringer box converted with a W.E. touch tone phone circuitry. This phone gives the best of two worlds - looks old but works with todays touch-tone services. Stock #1065, Price $240.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC SPACE SAVERS: Four Western Electric Space Savers of the non-dial type. All four in unrestored, as found, condition. They need a ringer box for proper operation but simple wiring of receiver and transmitter in series works fairly well. Some with G1 or F1 handsets. Do not have mounting brackets, easy to make your own "L" bracket. Stock #1066, Price $22.50 each
	STROMBERG-CARLSON SPACE SAVERS: Similiar to above W.E. space savers, these are made by Stromberg Carlson, Type TW-31. Both are non-dial types, come with mounting brackets. Sold unrestored as found. Stock #1067, Price $32.50 each
	W.E. TYPE 592A RINGER: A Western Electric Type 592A ringer bell. Could stand to be repainted if you desire so. Useful for when you want a loud external bell to ring. Not for outdoor use as not waterproof. #1068, Price $23.75
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 302 A restored Western Electric Model 302. This is the metal case version. Has a new powder coat paint job. New black curly reciver cord and new vinyl modular cord. Has a rear mounted switch to turn off ringer bell if desired. Ready to plug in and use. See photo for rear view. rear view #1069, Price $ sold
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 302: A restored Western Electric Model 302 phone in the metal version. Has a new powder coat paint job. Has original brown cloth handset cord (a new repro brown cloth cord optional cost) and a new brown cloth covered modular cord. Ready to plug in and use. #1070, Price $ sold
	MILITARY TP-6-A PHONE: A military TP-6-A telphone, dated 1951 (made by Conn. Tele & Tele Co.). Made with a black metal case, it is in unrestored condition, repaint if desired. Has had a new modular line cord added, ready to plug in and use. Comes with the original heavy duty curly handset cord. #1071, Price $46.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 302: A Western Electric type 302 phone, black plstic version. In unrestored condition, front section test cleaned to see how it is under all the dirt, just needs a good polishing. No cracks, will have the normal scuffs and light surface scratches as is normal for this type of phone. Has straight rubber receiver handset cord. Wired with a 6 foor vinyl modular cord. Tested and working. #1072, Price $ sold
	ITT EXTERNAL BELL - 75BA: An external bell for indoor or outdoor use. Size is 9 3/4W, has 4 inch metal gong bells. Has bracket to hang on wall. Tested good. #1073, Price $30.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 354: A Western Electric Model 354 wall phone in black plastic. Unrestored but in working condition. Handset curly cord is fair condition but still useable. Specify length of modular cord if needed. Size is 5" wide x 9 3/8" tall. #1074, Price $32.00
	EDWARD"S WALL INTERCOM: A wall mounted intercom hanging receiver. Made of metal and unrestored condition. Has a chip to speaking spit cup, can be seen in photo on edge of rim. Size is 5 wide x 5 1/4 high. #1075, Price $29.50
	A.E. EXTENSION BELL BOX: An Automatic Electric bell box (not a subset), contains a ringing bell for phones that may not have a bell. Just plug into your modular phone outlet. An "Y" adapter available if needed. Has a 6 foot black vinyl modular cord. Tested and working. #1076, Price $21.75
	W.E. TRIMLINE: A Western Electric Trimline in red color. Has rotary dial. New coiled handset cord. Tested for operation. #1077, Price $25.00
	STROMBERG CARLSON: A Stromberg Carlson Model 1243W phone from the 1940/50's period of time. Made out of metal, it is in unrestored condition. It has been tested for working condition (it will need a modular wall cord added - optional). Use it as is, or restore it with new handset cord and paint if desired. Missing the dial number holder in center of dial. #1078, Price $ sold
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 1500D: A Western Electric Model 1500D push button phone. In very good condition, color is avocado green. Wired with a 6 foot vinyl modular cord. Note - this is an early 1966 version with only numbers 0-9 (no # or *). Tested good for operation. #1079, Price $ sold
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC 40 REPRO: An reproduction of the Automatic Electric Model 40 by Wwtton Co. Made of black plastic, has a few minor scuffs. Has touch tone numbers 0-9 (no # or *) Tested and in working condition. #1080, Price $20.00
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 354: A Western Electric Model 354 wall phone in restored condition. Has very good black curly handset cord, new 6 foot vinyl modular cord. Cleaned and tested - ready to use. #1081, Price $47.50
	SMALL SUBSET BOX: An Automatic Electric plastic box repainted black, I have added a Western Electric 101A induction coil and a W.E. 302 type ringer bell. Will work with just about any phone that requires a subset. Will require a 4 conductor cord to phone. Basic circuit provided although not for those not familair with phone circuits. Size is 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 inches high. Nice small size for your phone project. photo inside view #1082, Price $42.50
	KELLOGG SUBSET: A ringer box (subset) by Kellogg, made of black bakelite (deco looking). Conains a Kellogg induction coil and party line ringer. Have a few with case flaws - inquire. #1083, Price $ inquire
	MICKEY MOUSE PHONE: A Western Electric Model 202569 character phone. It great condition (these are normally found broken in some way.) Tested for operation. Too fragile to ship, local pick-up only (Cleveland, Ohio) #1084, Price $43.50
	WESTERN ELECTRIC: A Western Electric Model 2500MMG touch tone phone, 12 button type. It is sun faded so has good use for a work shop or garage phone. Red lamp on front is non-functional. Tested and ready to use. #1085, Price $24.00
	W.E. SPACE SAVER: A Western Electric Model 43A space saver phone in unrestored condition. For those that have knowledge to restore, paint and wire to a subset box. Dial head has a tiltable angle. Needs new handset cord. The 5H dial turns freely but numbers worn off (new overlay available). Has a F1 handset (dirty). Does not have the mounting 'L' bracket. Requires a subset box to operate properly. #1086, Price $64.50
	W.E. SPACE SAVER: A Western Electric Model 43A space saver phone in unrestored condition. For those that have knowledge to restore, paint and wire to a subset box. Dial head has a tiltable angle. Has original brown cloth handset cord. The 5H dial turns freely and numbers are very good. Has a F1 handset. Does not have the mounting 'L' bracket. Requires a subset box to operate properly. #1087, Price $78.50
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 334A SUBSET: A W.E. Model 334A metal subset with exposed bells, not repainted, sold as found. Has an old type #20 induction coil. Has 1000 ohm bell. Last Patent date is 1903. This was W.E.'s first subset box. Size is 6W x 8 1/2H x 3 1/4" deep. Bell tested for ringing. #1088, Price $49.50
	W.E. SPACE SAVER: A Western Electric type 41A dial type 'Space Saver' phone. Completely restored and all parts black powered-coated. Ready to wire to your own subset. A F1 handset and/or new curly cord optional. This space saver is only for those knowledgeable on wiring of phone circuits. Dial checked for proper digit counts on digital readout tester. #1089, Price $99.50
	SUBSET BOX: An old Kellogg ringer box made into a subset. Oak finish is useable as is with just a cleaning with Old English or other staining type cleaner. Contains a 3000 ohm bell (working) and two modern capacitors and a W.E. 101A induction coil. Size is 6 3/4, 9 1/4" to top of bells and 4" depth. Ready to use with any phone requiring a subset (you will need a 4 conductor cord from phone to subset box. #1090, Price $45.50
	SUBSET BOX: An old Kellogg ringer box made into a subset. Oak finish will need to be refinished as some paint on it. Contains a 3000 ohm bell (working) and two modern capacitors and a W.E. 101A induction coil. Size is 6 3/4, 9 1/4" to top of bells and 4" depth. Ready to use with any phone requiring a subset (you will need a 4 conductor cord from phone to subset box. #1091, Price $43.00
	ITT WALL PHONE: An ITT Model PC2354 Trendline wall phone, unused from 1986. This is a rotary dial type phone, it hangs on the wall and requires a wall mounting plate (available). Color is Almond/Ash. Tested and ready to use. #1092, Price $30.00
	SUBSET BOX: An ITT 139-PBA ringer box converted to a subset box. Wired with a W.E. 101A induction coil and W.E. double gong bell. Made out of beige plastic, it is only 5 1/4 inches square. Can be easily painted black if desired. Will work with any W.E. phone requiring a subset. It will need a 4 conductor cord from phone to the subset box and a modular wall cord. #1093, Price $43.00
	SUBSET BOX: An unknown subset box, made of black bakelite in very good condition. Wired with a W.E. 101A induction coil, B1A ringer bell and 2 modern capacitors. Size is 5 3/4" x 8" x 2 1/2". Can be used with any Western Electric phone requiring a subset box. Needs a 4 conductor cord from phone to subset box. #1094, Price $43.50
	WESTERN ELECTRIC TOUCH TONE: A Western Electric Model 2554BMP 12 button touch tone phone wall phone in avocado green. Wired with external modular cord but can be rewired back for mounting on wall with special wall plate that was used on this style phone. Plastic case in very good condition. Tested and in working condition. #1095, Price $ sold
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 43A: A Western Electric type 43A Space Saver phone. Unrestored but has very good original paint. Needs a type F1 handset (optional $8.00). Requires a subset box to make this phone function properly. Rotary dial turns freely. Needs a "L" bracket to mount on wall, easy to make. #1096, Price $55.00
	ITT WALL PHONE: An ITT Model 2554 push button wall phone, brown color, unused from 1983. It hangs on the wall and requires a wall mounting plate (available). Tested and ready to use. #1097, Price $34.50
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC SPACE SAVER: An A.E. type NB-830 space saver phone in black with clear plastic finger wheel. Case is black plstic with a few minor scuffs. Has original curly handset cord in very good condition. Has an internal induction coil but no internal bell. Use external bell box, see #'s 1076 or 1014 or 1016 #1098, Price $50.00
	OAK PHONE BOX: An old phone box (oak wood) that I have added an A.E. ringer bell to it. The Kellogg decal is a repro but I think it is really a Kellogg box. With the additional of an W.E. 101A induction coil ($5.00 extra) you can make it into a subset for use with any 1920/30's type phone. photo inside view #1099, Price $43.50
	MODERN 1960/70's PHONE: I have perhaps 40 to 50 modern phones by Western Electric, Automatic Electric and others. Some are rotary dial, some push-button, some in various colors but mostly black. Prefer to sell all as one complete lot but if you need something special let me know. #10100, Price $ Inquire
	WOOD PHONE CABINETS: Havy many wood magneto boxes, bell boxes, etc, etc. I have more than what is shown in photo. If in Northern Ohio area call to visit. #10101, Price $ Inquire
	WOOD PHONE CABINETS: Havy many wood magneto boxes, bell boxes, etc, etc. I have more than what is shown in photo. If in Northern Ohio area call to visit. #10102, Price $ Inquire
	BATTERY HOLDERS: Western Electric battery holders. Designed to hold 3 of the large 1 1/2 volt batteries.Made of metal, 9 3/4" wide and 7 3/8" tall. #10103, Price $17.50 each
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 354: A Western Electric Model 354 wall phone, case is black plastic. In exceptionally nice condition for a plastic cased W.E. phone, just a few minor scuffs. Has been cleaned and tested for working operation. Has the original brown cloth handset cord, a new modular cord has been added so it is ready to plug-in and use. Meant to hang on a wall in vertical position. State length of wall cord needed for your installation. #10104, Price $ sold
	WESTERN ELECTRIC 302: A 1940/50's Western Electric Model 302 in the plastic case version. Cleaned and tested for working condition. I have installed a new curly handset cord and modular cord - ready to plug in and use. Will have a few minor scuffs and scratches as all these type 302 phones are prone to this condition. #10105, Price $ sold
	AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC: An Automatic Electric metal wall phone from the 1930's I believe. Not restored but has been tested and is in working condition, just needs a modualr cord to make it work (optional). Size is 7 1/8" wide, 9 1/2" high and 4 3/4" deep. It is missing the dial number card holder. Good phone for the work shop or other location in vintage home. #10106, Price $ sold
	WESTERN ELECTRIC JACK BOX: A Western Electric type 386F jack box. Made of oak wood, it is 7 3/8" wide, 6 5/16" deep and. 2 3/4" high. Has 6 switchboard type jacks and 1 male plug. Useage is unknown. It very good condition. #10107, Price $22.50
	NORTHERN ELECTRIC: A Northern Electric 1950's rectangular phone made out of very thick black bakelite. In nice condition, has had a new curly cord and modular cord installed. Has a very small hairline crack on left side of front corner area, barely noticable. Cleaned and tested for working condition, ready to plug in and use. #10108, Price $76.00