Indian (ITI) 332 copy of GPO 332

[rdelius]

I believe this is an older  copy,has subchassis like the British set and 3 terminal handset. Cap on tx end does not match. I believe this part is original British production.
Not as well made as the real thing.
Robby

[gpo706]

Here's some info Robbie:

http://www.britishtelephones.com/iti.htm

[Adam]

Those links to britishtelephones.com don't work for me.  I believe the site may be down.

[rdelius]

I have seen the links before. I just thought someone would like to see what one looks like so they don't pay British prices for one
Robby

[gpo706]

To be honest I wouldn't mind an ITI colour set, as its the nearest I'm likely to get to the genuine article.

[AE_Collector]

Someone told me what to check for in the past but I can't recall now. I think that the Indian versions didn't ever have the drawer in front and there is something different about the shape of the finger stop on them as well.

Terry

[rdelius]

The dial is a copy of a British version of a type 24 dial so the finger stop looks like an AE one .The dial might have plastic number disc with just numbers. The British number 10 dial usually has a thicker finger stop and porcelain disc with letters and numbers. The British sets have brighter colors and the light will shine through the plastic more than the copies.Look for a ITI in a heart shaped logo on the Indian handsets.
Robby

[LarryInMichigan]

I have an Australian version of this phone (http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=3197.0).  It does not have the drawer, but it does have a metal carrying handle.  The phone was made in Australia, and the dial is clearly of the British GPO design.

Larry

[rdelius]

How did they add a handle to these?.Photos would be nice.
Robby

[LarryInMichigan]

The handle is the chrome plated metal bar above the dial.  It is attached by a screw on each side of the shell.  I read somewhere that this was added by the Australians because they wanted to be able to carry the phone.

Larry