Western Electric 514B with Headset Adapter

[John S]

I was wondering if someone could help me out.  I was looking at a antique store and saw a 2 line/mushroom phone.  I think it was a mushroom.  The mushroom seems to be missing.  I really never seen one before.  I know some can be rare.  I took a pic with my phone.  I did not want to buy it.  I know nothing about them.  How much is to much is this condition?  Do they sale?  I guess I passed on it because it was missing the mushroom.  Any advice? Check out the pictures.  Thank you!

John...

[LarryInMichigan]

According to Paul F's website, it looks like a WE 514: http://paul-f.com/we514.htm.  I don't think that I have ever seen one of these in person.

Larry

[Russ Kirk]

If it was me,  I would RUN back the antique store and buy the phone. 

[paul-f]

Larry's right.  It should be marked 514 on the bottom.

   http://www.paul-f.com/we500typ.htm#514

(and follow the link for photos.)

Read the BSPs for details.  Most were installed without the optional indicator light.  It should have a red lens over it, like the 500Y.

   http://www.paul-f.com/we500typ.htm#500Y

[John S]

The bottom of the phone seems newer than the phone and read at@t.  I opened the headset and the dates did not match (1961..1962).  The price on the phone was 55.00.  I thought it was a bit high, but maybe I was wrong?  I am reading and looking over the links you have posted...Thanks!

John

[twocvbloke]

The price on the phone was 55.00.  I thought it was a bit high, but maybe I was wrong?

Seems a bit high, but that's where you can negotiate the price down...

[poplar1]

The 514 has a two jacks on the back for the old style plug of a headset. The key is turned to ON to use the headset with the handset in the cradle. You can push down the key to get a new dial tone to make another call.

[John S]

You learn something new!  I am always surprise when I see a phone and I never seen before.  Thanks for all the info!

John