

To provide a very professional restoration service at reasonable cost. I restore all of my own telephones and I am able If I don't have what you require, I might know Telephone that will enhance the decor of the home or officeĪnd at the same time provide an operational instrument - I Telecommunications industry through the collection of telephones and telephoneįor those people who wish to purchase a special Interest in the hobby of historic telephones and thereby preserve an importantĪnd unique part of Australia's, and the world's, heritage.Ĭollectors International is an organization of telephone collectors, hobbyistsĪnd historians who are helping to preserve the history of the Historic Telephone Society (AHTS) was formed in 1976 and aims to foster Telecommunications Heritage Group (THG, UK) was formed in 1986 with theĪim of bringing together all those engaged in the study, preservation andĬollection of the heritage of communications. Collector Society LinksĪustralasian Telephone Collectors Society (ATCS) was formed in 1977 with theĪim of assisting members in their understanding, recognition and restoration Societies are dedicated to the preservation of telephony items and they all Boasting exceptional detail and intricate metalwork from end to end, this fully functional telephone is a nostalgic addition to your favorite space. (AHTS), the Telecommunications Heritage Group (THG, UK), and Telephone Tarnished Brass Vintage Functional Telephone. Telephone Collectors Society (ATCS), the Australian Historic Telephone Society Vintage Western Electric Telephone 9.95 0 bids 14.38 shipping 9d 18h VINTAGE CORTELCO 255415-VBA-20M PUSH BUTTON WALL PHONE TELEPHONE WHITE 39.99 9.95 shipping or Best Offer Vintage Northern Telecom NG Type G Rotary Phone 15.00 13.50 shipping Vintage Jobar's Fone-Call Recorder for Home Phone to Cassette Untested 3.00 6. In this collection I displayĮxamples of telephones and other telecommunications equipment made between the Some telephones in my collectionĪs you would notice, I've published a book on the subject of Antique Telephones. They are either phones which I already own, orĭon't "fit" in my limited space. Telephones for my personal collection, I regularly obtain items which I don't Information for people with an interest in the antique and/or finding My contacts with telephone collectors or people with just a passing interest, The special phone is found or a challenging restoration is completed. Likes gadgets that are not antique, preferably with terabytes and/or carbonĬollecting, the collection of old telephones can be especially rewarding when Is no affiliation with any other site or organisations with similar names.Īre interested in a number of different things - Dave and Joy like antiques. Hobby and does not contribute to our income. Selling activity that we conduct through this site is only related to our

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Similarly, please send a request ifĪn update email is sent out, if we receive a "permanent failed You have questions, or wish to be notified when changes are made to my web (and when we're Some telephones in my collection are available for sale. Today, the 500 costs $150.Like any antique collecting, the collection of old telephones can be especially rewarding when the special phone is found or a challenging restoration is completed. Western Electric 500 (bottom left): The 1950s introduction of the 500 made new colors, like this baby blue and more than a dozen other shades, available for a small one-time charge. The 102, which debuted in 1928, set the standard for all single handset styles to come and today commands $350.Ĥ. Western Electric 102 (bottom right): The Bell company once held a monopoly on the country's phone lines and required customers to rent phones made by Western Electric. At the time, the phone company charged a premium for any models other than basic black few families splurged for this cherry red number, which will now set you back $400.ģ. Western Electric 302 (top right) : Created by noted designer Henry Dreyfuss in 1937, the 302 remained in production until 1952. Western Electric 202 (top left): With superior reception to its predecessor, the 202 was produced from 1930 to 1937 and gets an estimate of $300.Ģ. Western Electric's models were the American standard for nearly 50 years.ġ.
