Manual 202 Imperial

[Doug Rose]

I finally got a manual Imperial 202 to fill out my 202 set. This is in outstanding condition, with original Ivory cloth cords and Ivory Base. Not many of the Manual Imperials made.

Painted retainer is a perfect finish. No matter where I stand you see me in the reflection.

Plate has a few marks but otherwise is superb for a '55. Original Ivory handset, not painted.

This is just a beauty...Doug

[19and41]

Good find!  There's a lot to discolor and haze on that little gem.  The years have been kind to it.

[Doug Rose]

Good find!  There's a lot to discolor and haze on that little gem.  The years have been kind to it.

thanks I do appreciate it....Doug

[MMikeJBenN27]

What a find!  I have bought manual Imperials before, but this is the first time I have seen one with a gold dial blank!

Mike

[Doug Rose]

Not a true Manual Imperial, but one of my favorites...Doug

[Kellogg Kitt]

That is in such good condition it looks as if it just rolled out of the factory!  I am imagining it sitting in a luxury hotel room in New York City in the 1920s.

[SUnset2]

That red / chrome "imperial" is really pretty. Did you make it?  What is the plating? Is it chrome or something else?

[Doug Rose]

Paul...it is a Manual Chrome plated 202 that I put a spare Thermo Red F1 and matching cloth cord on it. The dial card is Red.

I had a group of the dial card in different colors made up about 20 years ago at Wistful Vista one of the collector friendly stores. He is now retired from the biz....Doug