Is this a Real WE Faceplate?

Doug Rose · February 11, 2021, 12:21:19 PM

Has a transmitter and a Bakelite MP. I know that means zilch! I have never seen a plaque without out a number.

Is it Real?....Doug

K1WI · February 11, 2021, 01:02:22 PM

Hi Doug ,
Have a few transmitters just like that. I believe most railroad and central office equipment had that tag .
Andy. K1WI

Doug Rose · February 11, 2021, 01:05:28 PM

Thanks Andy....good still see you are still around my friend, you have been missed here....Doug

Desert Phone Guy · February 11, 2021, 01:58:42 PM

Doug, It is legitimate.. The ones I have seen have been nickel plated. they have been on WE wood wall phones.

Have seen the same "pickle tag" on a beveled transmitter also.

Steve

Doug Rose · February 11, 2021, 02:12:29 PM

thanks Steve....good news.... as it had the repro cup on a really nice all Brass 20-B...Doug

Desert Phone Guy · February 11, 2021, 07:48:55 PM

I think the cup is old also.

Looks right to me.

Doug Rose · February 11, 2021, 10:17:31 PM

Steve.....I thought 92 was a repro cap, you think it's real? it is heavy like the real deal?....thanks....Doug

Doug Rose · February 12, 2021, 09:13:20 AM

Here is the stick, the patina pretty much matches that these parts have been together for a long time.

Solid handset which I have seen on earlier WE sticks. Looks like there was filing on the perch, but no evidence of a lamp.

Opinions?....Doug

Desert Phone Guy · February 12, 2021, 11:44:54 AM

Doug, the back cup is real. Ir was originally on a transmitter arm, and then retrofitted for candlestick use. The solid perch mount is a good indication that it is old... and it matches the timeline of your stick.

Steve

Doug Rose · February 12, 2021, 01:50:48 PM

thanks for you insight Steve...I do appreciate it. I just love this stick. I know everyone states that they never came in Brass, but this guy sure looks it....stay healthy my friend....Doug

tubaman · February 13, 2021, 03:57:58 AM

Nice phone. I doubt it was brass originally as it would tarnish and need regular cleaning. Here in the UK the GPO never supplied anything that had exposed brass parts, they were generally finished in black (the GPO didn't do shiny!).

Doug Rose · February 13, 2021, 09:25:46 AM

Quote from: tubaman on February 13, 2021, 03:57:58 AM
Nice phone. I doubt it was brass originally as it would tarnish and need regular cleaning. Here in the UK the GPO never supplied anything that had exposed brass parts, they were generally finished in black (the GPO didn't do shiny!).

Agreed! Must have been a professional strip. This is not shiny, but is not dull either. I am very happy with the Patina the Brass has become.

I usually strip them and shine them for sale or let them just go to the state that they will eventually have if I keep them....Doug

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Is this a Real WE Faceplate?