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Antique Original 1920s Round Western Electric 102 Telephone Works!
$ 213.81
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Here is an original working antique round base 102 telephone that was patented in the late 1920s and produced by the Western Electric telephone company. This 102 round base model is much more rare than the oval base 202 which you more commonly see on Ebay.The metal has went thru a glass bead blast process. Then this telephone went thru a special paint process to try to duplicate its original black finish. The bakelite e1 handset with the spitcup mouth piece has been buffed and polished to a high shine.
This telephone has the older wraspier sounding Clicktey -Klack sounding #4 dial. The dials rural plate is in mint condition with no wear. The dial has been cleaned, calibrated and properly lubricated.
The brown woven cloth cords match. The wall cord has a modular end so you can just plug it into your telephone wall recepticle and enjoy this fully functioning antique. You can dial out and receive calls and with the small ringer box provided you will hear that old bell ringing sound. The bottom has suede leather as was used on these telephones so you do not mar your furniture.
This beautiful original telephone will make a nice display piece as well as being a fully usable working antique.
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