Clear SC: No.1191

[FABphones]

This is my first clear, a Stromberg Carlson 1191 which slots beautifully into my 'Sepia' theme.

The No.1191 has a ringer, which I believe is a hard find - a clear more so.

I found mention on here that these clears were only made available by Stromberg Carlson as factory specials:
http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=23279  (see also screenshot below).

Good original cords. No damage. One endcap missing.
I have a 1197 in black so hope to form a mold to make a colour matched replacement.

I'll enjoy restoring this cute little phone back to it's former glory. All it needs is a thorough clean inside and out and the mechanics checking over, which I'll enjoy doing. I have a good selection of quality polishes that will bring the finish up a treat.

Any additional info you guys can tell me about the clear No.1191 would be greatly appreciated as it is not a model I am familiar with.

If I have written anything incorrect, I'm sure you guys will put me right.

Photos attached.

[Doug Rose]

CJ...that is a beauty. The bases usually warp badly.

I didn't notice the cap missing until the last pic, probably got to loose. Excellent find.

Displays great!...Doug

[HarrySmith]

WOW! Great find CJ. That is not an easy one to get, I have only ever seen one other. Congrats. I am looking forward to seeing it after you work your restoration magic on it.

[FABphones]

Thanks guys. 

WOW! Great find CJ. That is not an easy one to get...

Crikey. I had no idea, but I'm very pleased to add it to the collection. It will be well looked after.

I have been trying to find out what I can about it. Just discovered it's 1198 cousin was subject of a CRPF Auction Contest back in 2017 (that one missing it's dial and base):
http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=18334

Yikes! 

[Scott]

Very cool!

Scott K.

[HarrySmith]

I did not remember that one in the contest. In much worse shape than yours, incomplete and still sold for over $700.00! IIRC there is one more on here that one of the members found so that makes 3.

[Jim Stettler]

I will post some Clear sc photos later tonite
Jim

[HarrySmith]

I thought you were the one!

[FABphones]

From a Stromberg Carlson catalogue; two additional pages of 1191 info - Line Diagram and specs.

Attached below.

[HarrySmith]

IIRC the domed dial blank is the ringer, correct?

[FABphones]

...the domed dial blank is the ringer, correct?

The ringer is underneath the dome, where a dial or dial blank would normally be.

[19and41]

I find it remarkable that a telephone made of that material has held up so well.  I collect old radios , and in many cases the Tenite grille escutcheons, knobs, levers and bezels are at least somewhat distorted and some look as pristine as fried bacon or potato chips (crisps).

[HarrySmith]

The ringer is underneath the dome, where a dial or dial blank would normally be.

Is it under the dome or is the dome a part of it? Got pictures?

[Doug Rose]

The ringer is incorporated with the dial blank, like this....Doug

[HarrySmith]

That's what I thought. Thanks.