Upgraded Antique mid-1930s Rotary Dial Bell System/Western Electric Telephone Co

Description: Upgraded Antique mid-1930s Rotary Dial Bell System/Western Electric Telephone Co.I. CONDITIONPreviously Owned. Well used. Original wiring (60+ feet!) between units not included, but easily duplicated. Includes local exchange upgraded interface box with ringer! • Item’s Background - Acquired at an Estate Sale, City of Fullerton, Orange County, Ca. • Working Condition – Was said to have worked great before being retired in early 1960s. Old School, but it did the Job! Had been upgraded with Curly Cord and ringer/system interface box in late 1950s. (I speculate that it may even be made to work somehow with the modern phone system.) • Cosmetic Condition – Looks Great! Clean. Not exactly factory perfect due to years of normal usage, but very well stored, with no more than the usual apparent wear from decades of desktop service. (See pics.) • Bottom Line - This is a classic vintage 1930s telephone receiver and phone system interface/ringer system at a nicely discounted price. II. DESCRIPTIONManufacturer – Made in USA for Bell by the Western Electric Co. • Phone Weight - 3.35 Lbs. • Phone General Dimensions (LWH) - 10" x 5" x 6" • Bell Wall-mount Interface Ringer Box - 2.15 Lbs. • Wall-mount Interface Size (LWH) - 5.5" x 6.5" x 2.5" • Total Combined Weight - 5.5 Lbs. • Color - Black • Vintage Phone Number on Dial - "OSborne 6-7855" (Inglewood, CA: In 1958, due to increased consumer demand for individual telephone numbers, Bell Telephone began phasing out old exchange names for all numeric telephone numbers for "All Number Calling" (Handy pneumonic word prefixes were pretty much abandoned by 1963 in Southern California). • Mfg. Item - Model D1 E1 • Age - 1983 (est.)• Mfg. Bar Code Item Number – Not known• Model Line - Comfort Reach Seat• Factory Warranty - N/A• Current Retail Replacement Value - Comparable Vintage Rotary Dial Bell System/Western Electric desk receiver phone sets are occasionally available on the internet, particularly on eBay. Currently at time of listing, this is one of several such units available on eBay. Landed Prices (price + shipping) currently range from (85+12.95=$97.95, in fair condition) to (299+65.55=$364.55, in good condition) at the time of this listing. Key Features:• Functionality - Old School, but it worked like new until removed from service.• Practical Use - Great way incorporate a bit of vintage look into your ultramodern life style.• Component Materials – Bakelite Receiver, cast Aluminum cradle, & Plastic encased ringer/system box.• General Maintenance - I expect that occasional wipe-downs with an ArmorAll® type spray protectant would keep unit clean, shiny, and visually functional. III. SHIPPINGAll orders ship within 3 Business Days or Less of payment. (Usually less. I try hard to ship orders the same business day they are placed.) Shipping Factors:• Item's Actual Weight – before packing: 5.5 Lbs. • Shipping Weight – fully wrapped, padded & packed: 6 Lbs. (est.) • Packing – no special boxing or crating is required for this item. Shipping Charges: • Local Pickup ... $00.00 ... Orange County, California, USA • United States ... $11.00 ... USPS Parcel Select Ground• If you need faster shipping, you must let me know before paying. • Upon request, I will combine packaging and shipping for multiple eBay item purchases - if weight, size, and packaging considerations permit. IV. Return Policy 100% BUYER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED – The Best on eBay!General Policy:• Returns Are Gladly Accepted Within 30 Days - if properly packed and received back in their original condition.• Refunds Are Given: As Money Back Upon Return - for your purchase price plus original shipping.• No Hassles or Challenges – You just notify me in advance and then pay the return shipping. My Item Number – #1348HOPE YOU LIKE THIS ONE! … IF SO, PLEASE SEE MY OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

Price: 148 USD

Location: Fullerton, California

End Time: 2024-12-20T00:58:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 11 USD