Handset information needed

[andre_janew]

I saw this interesting handset on eBay.  It is shaped like a WE G type handset, uses the same elements as an F-1 handset, and it has no markings.   Here is the link:

www.ebay.com/itm/201288226440

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EDIT: photos added for long term posterity

[rdelius]

That handset is a Leich

[andre_janew]

Are you sure?  It has WE elements inside it. 

[unbeldi]

Are you sure?  It has WE elements inside it.

Yes, that is correct. I have one of those on a Leich 700 series phone as well.
Leich used WECo elements in handset and AE dials often.

[unbeldi]

Your handset is for the 700 series which still had the F1-style elements and the 101A type induction coil.
The 100 series used the new WECo-500-type design.
I found this on my disk:

[andre_janew]

I just wanted to know more about it before purchasing or making an offer on it.  Unfortunately, someone else beat me to it.  Yes, someone else bought it before I had a chance to do so myself.

[unbeldi]

I just wanted to know more about it before purchasing or making an offer on it.  Unfortunately, someone else beat me to it.  Yes, someone else bought it before I had a chance to do so myself.

Looking regularly for these, you may find a whole phone for $20 or so.