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ORIG.1915 Western Electric BRASS CANDLESTICK TELEPHONE w/Modern Ringer Box WORKS

$ 147.31

Availability: 45 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Featured Refinements: Candlestick Telephone
  • Condition: Used
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1940
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Brand: Western Electric

    Description

    This is an
    ORIGINAL
    Western Electric Candlestick Telephone
    . It is
    COMPLETE
    and in
    WORKING
    condition. the stick and base are
    ALL BRASS
    with a bakelite earpiece. Still has the felt piece on the bottom of the base. It carries a patent date of Jan. 26, 1915. The base and the mouthpiece
    BOTH
    have the
    Western Electric
    name stamped into them.
    IN ADDITION
    - the phone has been wired into a
    Western Electric 685A
    mechanical ringer unit with adjustable volume control (build date of 5-75). The ringer box terminates in a modern standard Telco connector.
    The phone is currently in use and works
    PERFECTLY
    with incoming and outgoing volume quality excellent. The switch-hook works as designed so the phone is answered when the receiver is lifted.
    NO
    restoration- the original brass finish intact and the receiver still has its original cloth wire.
    Just a BEAUTIFUL piece!