Ivory 354

[Gilas]

I recently bought an Ivory 354 that looked to be in good shape online.  When I received it I found that it was even in better shape than I hoped.  All parts inside have matching dates and I can find no cracks anywhere stress or otherwise.  There was some minor scuffs that I was able to get out and also some minor fading which after following the links here on bleaching came right out.  I thought I would post a picture of the work so far.  I still have to go over it with some novus and polish etc but I think that it looks good so far.

[TelePlay]

Is that a painted white black handset or a white handset?

[Gilas]

LOL I see what you are talking about.  White handset.  The black you see would be from my grimy hand  .  Like I said still needs polished etc but really a beautiful phone.  I think that the only thing not dated 1955 on it is the cord which has a 57 clip on it.

[Doug Rose]

WOW!! Another beauty. Outstanding...no fades....you are on a roll...Doug

[Jester]

Very nice!!  I like the way the sun glints off that bright chrome hook.  My example is a little older and the hook is bright nickel-- not as dazzling as your example.  It really sets the rest of the phone off.  Is your handset cord cloth?  I couldn't tell for sure from the picture.

[Dennis Markham]

Very nice, Mike!  It almost looks like that dial card may have been turned over to display the back side.  Is there anything on the other side?  Nice find.

[Gilas]

Jester the cord is not cloth. It's a thick rubber coiled cord that is VERY long. It's not stretched and in great shape just seems to be long as heck. 

Dennis I'll check the card when I get up after graveyard. Now that you mention it it does appear that it was probably turned over. No clue why I didn't check it out to begin with.