20B with a A.B.T.Co. transmitter

[wds]

Picked up my first ABTCo transmitter.  I think the phone should clean up nicely - will post "after' pictures in a few days.  There are no markings on the base - no name or patent dates.  Seems completely original, right down to the dirt.

[Sargeguy]

Early Western Electric candlesticks, especially TYPE 22s but some 20-Bs etc.  had the patent dates on the perch and not the base.

[wds]

You're right - the patent dates are on the perch.

[wds]

Cleaned up pretty well.  The cords are in bad shape - is there any value in keeping the old cords in favor of better looking newer cords?

[Sargeguy]

If they are worn in a few spots but functional I keep them but if they are completely trashed I replace them with repros.  I don't think trashed cords add value to the phone, but you can always put them back when you sell it.  I cut them up and make transmitter cords out of them.

[wds]

I did replace the transmitter cord with a new one I bought from you. (now I need another one)   Inside the shaft the wires look like new.  Nice bright green silk cords.  Too bad the rest of the wires weren't better preserved.

[Sargeguy]

They always look nice on the inside!!!