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Vintage telephones of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s


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Around the turn of the century, the Belgian born scientist Dr. Leo Baekeland, working as an independent chemist, mixed carbolic acid and formaldehyde to produce, quite by accident, a beautiful and versatile substance which came to be known as "Bakelite". Bakelite's many uses allowed it to become a standard item in the family home of the 1930s and 1940s, and was the standard material for making telephones during this period. Although Bakelite could be produced in a number of colours, it was rare that the telephone companies exploited these possibilities; just like the early Ford motor car - "you can have any colour, as long as it's black". Here we present our range of original Bakelite telephones, which have been restored to full working order. These phones will work in virtually every country, and in many cases - if you let us know beforehand - we can make sure the telephone is delivered with the correct plug for your telephone network. All telephones have a 12 month guarantee. We also offer a full repair service.

1930s Bakelite - Internal Bell set
The 200 series bakelite telephone or "pyramid phone" was designed in 1929 and became the GPO standard phone during the 1930s, preceding the 300 series telephone above. This is our rarest version, which sits on its own bell set. more info 		   £ 265.00

1950s Bakelite
First designed by Ericsson in 1932, this became the GPO standard (332) phone largely produced in the 1940s and 1950s. Now half a century old, a very popular working nostalgic phone. 		   £ 94.00

Bell Desk Telephone
Original phones manufactured from 1938 - 1956. The metal body shows a nice fluted base containing the bells. more info 		   £ 89.00

Swiss Table Phone
This Swiss telephone is a design classic - extremely elegant clean design - image shows view from top. more info		    £ 89.00

Swiss Wall
This original phone was designed in 1931. The nickel bells counterpoint and enhance the solid black square look. This is the wall version of the table phone above. 		   £ 92.00

Bell Wall Telephone
Original phones manufactured from 1938 - 1956. The metal body shows a nice fluted base containing the bells. 		   £ 89.00

1930s Bakelite - External Bell set
Earlier 200 series phones did not include an internal bell - an external bell was used. This telephone is supplied with an external bell and the necessary cables for easy instllation. more info		    £ 199.00

French Black Bakelite Phone
The standard French phone of the 1950's with the " Mother-in Law" listener. 		   £ 80.00

French White Bakelite Phone
The standard French phone of the 1950s with the "Mother-in Law" listener. This white version is rare and highly collectable. 		   £ 119.00

Red 1950's Bakelite Phone
The red 300, almost as rare as its green counterpart, is a striking functional phone of the 1950's. Excellent value. 		   £ 495.00









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