Description: Western Electric A1 telephone. Here is an original somewhat rare pretty Western Electric A1 telephone desk set in very nice shape. This was the first desk set made after the candlestick telephone. It has the tall cradle and came out before the 102 telephone. The tall cradle is clearly stamped Western Electric. Made in the USA Patents Applied For in USA on the front side and D76869 on the back side. The telephone comes from a time when things were much simpler. Not too many people had phones back then and many could not afford them.This A1 telephone has the older correct seamless E1 handset. Both the earpiece and mouth piece are seamless and there is a bullet transmitter. The handsets handle has all the extra patent dates The dial is the correct #2 HB with the fancier fingerstop and original dial card that is stamped BRANFORD.The paint is perfect on this phone and so is the bakelite handset It has brown woven cloth cords which are in great condition. The original brown bottom felt was full of moth holes and has been replaced with quality felt from Holland that matches the original felt. All cords are matching brown cloth covered cordsThe loud raspy clickety clack sound can be heard from the #2HB dial. This is a very collectable and sought after telephone.
Price: 1799 USD
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
End Time: 2023-11-25T03:33:39.000Z
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Brand: Western Electric
