Antique Art Deco Automatic Electric Black Bakelite Rotary Dial Telephone Phone

Description

Antique art deco Automatic Electric black bakelite rotary dial telephone. This one dates to the 1930s and has a unique tapering shape.
This AE phone is often called the Shirley Temple phone, as Automatic Electric furnished the telephones in the Little Miss Marker films.
Marked on the bottom with a partial sticker. It is heavy, weigted with metal. The handset is still attached with the straight black cord. The wall cord has been cut. Receiver cradle has metal hang-up knobs and is lined in metal. Sides have ventilation slots. Art deco center in dial with original phone number. 8 1/2" front to back  8 1/2" side to side measuring the handset x 5 1/2" tall with the handset in the cradle. Overall very good condition with wear consistent with age and use. Add it t o your collection.
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