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Other Telephone Information => Old Classifieds => Classifieds => Old For Sale Listings => Topic started by: Doug Rose on September 07, 2020, 08:07:52 AM

Title: SOLD: Working Western Electric Candlestick Antique Telephone $275
Post by: Doug Rose on September 07, 2020, 08:07:52 AM

On the perch the Markings of 50 AL were crossed out when WE upgrade the stick. Also an H in a square was added with the upgrade.

Rare Hershey Kiss Perch and Nickel retainer ring

This is an amazing find. It is all Original with excellent cloth cords and a marked WE receiver cap. A jack that was added so you can plug in and TALK! but this is to sit on a shelf!

Conversation is clear with NO static

Paint is OUTSTANDING! This is original paint and has NOT been repainted Displays excellent.

Beautiful WE Bakelite mouthpiece with * in center. Great Original Felt bottom cover

Beautiful 2AB H dial with patent dates around the edge. An H was stamped on this upgraded Dial.Really nice No Notch Porcelain dial plate. Dial spins with that great clickety clack sound. Heavy Brass finger wheel. NOS dial card.

If you have FIOS or Comcast it will not dial out. You need a subset for the phone to work properly and to ring.

This is for DISPLAY on a shelf. This is a wonderful piece of History.

Message me or email me at dougrose9477@aol.com

https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/atq/d/framingham-working-western-electric/7191679182.html
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Title: Re: For Sale Working Western Electric Candlestick Antique Telephone $275
Post by: Jack Aman on September 07, 2020, 01:47:30 PM
Is there a mini network in that line box?
Title: Re: For Sale Working Western Electric Candlestick Antique Telephone $275
Post by: Doug Rose on September 07, 2020, 04:38:11 PM
The box is a jack with the wires terminated to test it.  It would need a subset to work properly.

This should sit on a shelf and be admired.

All original parts are used, no mini networks here.....Doug
Title: Re: For Sale Working Western Electric Candlestick Antique Telephone $275
Post by: poplar1 on September 07, 2020, 04:58:24 PM
What model was it upgraded to --51AL? 151AL?
Must have started out as a 20-B or 20-S with a non-dial base.
Title: Re: For Sale Working Western Electric Candlestick Antique Telephone $275
Post by: Doug Rose on September 07, 2020, 06:54:10 PM
David...looks like 50 AL was crossed out and 2AB with an H in a square added on the finger stop....Doug
Title: Re: For Sale Working Western Electric Candlestick Antique Telephone $275
Post by: Jack Ryan on September 07, 2020, 08:41:11 PM
Quote from: Doug Rose on September 07, 2020, 06:54:10 PM
David...looks like 50 AL was crossed out and 2AB with an H in a square added on the finger stop....Doug

Doug,

Is there a new model number on the other side of the perch? Or on the side?

By the way, that's a 20B/S perch. A Hershey Kiss is this one (attached).

Regards
Jack
Title: Re: For Sale Working Western Electric Candlestick Antique Telephone $275
Post by: Doug Rose on September 07, 2020, 09:38:25 PM
Thanks for the info Jack. Not to late to teach an old doug a new trick.  8)

It has 51 AL on the front of the perch....I do appreciate the info....Doug
Title: Re: For Sale Working Western Electric Candlestick Antique Telephone $275
Post by: Jack Ryan on September 08, 2020, 12:30:11 AM
Quote from: Doug Rose on September 07, 2020, 09:38:25 PM
Thanks for the info Jack. Not to late to teach an old doug a new trick.  8)

It has 51 AL on the front of the perch....I do appreciate the info....Doug

You're welcome Doug.

Jack
Title: Re: For Sale Working Western Electric Candlestick Antique Telephone $275
Post by: Doug Rose on October 15, 2020, 09:08:11 PM
Stick has been spoken for...Doug
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