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AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC EARLY DIAL METAL WALL RESTORED ANTIQUE TELEPHONE CIRCA 1920

$ 155.76

Availability: 15 in stock
  • Brand: AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC CO (GTE)
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Featured Refinements: Antique Wall Telephone
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    VERY EARLY DIAL WALL METAL TELEPHONE TOTAL RESTORATION READY TO USE
    RESTORED IN MY SHOPS. OVER 60 YEARS RESTORING & COLLECTING OLD TELEPHONES
    CONSTRUCTION: STEEL, SOLID BRASS AND BAKELITE
    ORIGINAL PAINT CLEANED AND POLISHED.
    WIRING REPLACED
    ORIGINAL CLOTH RECEIVER CORD IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
    MODERN MODULAR LINE CORD
    READY TO CONNECT TO TELEPHONE CO SERVICE
    EXCELLENT SOUND QUALITY
    DIALS CALLS, RINGS WHEN CALLED AND OPERATES LIKE A MODERN TELEPHONE
    Automatic Electric was a major manufacturer of telephones and central office equipment. Their engineering and quality was tops in the industry. They were a major supplier to the US navy.
    The original paint is in such fine condition, considering it is almost 100 years old, it has been cleaned and polished. Most all phones this old require blasting and new paint. This ads to its value.
    Strowger on the dial refers to Dr Strowger, an undertaker and inventor during the late 1800's, who learned that operators were referring customers to his competition. He invented the famous step switch that made dialing practical and very successful. It revolutionized the industry. The Automatic Electric Co acquired the rights to the switch and produced first and most acceptable dialing system.
    This is a very well constructed telephone that is quite rugged and dependable. It is about years old and could last another century.
    I will sent simple installation and wiring instructions with phone.
    MONEY BACK IF RETURNED IN 14 DAYS
    SHIPPING .75  TO 48 STATES. OTHER AND INTERNATIONAL QUOTED OR ON INVOICE
    VERY WELL PACKED IN NEW CARTON AND FULLY INSURED
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