Japanese WW2 Bakelite Telephone

[Doug Rose]

I picked this up on FB for $60 Delivered!

It does look like this was never used. Bakelite just shines.

Only damage is a missing grate broken off the transmitter.

It is a NEC and is marked on the receiver, Fingerwheel and shell.

Outstanding dial card

[FABphones]

Have seen many of those snapped away, They repair easily enough if you have the piece.

Close up of the markings please Doug. And of the base.
Any photos of inside?

[tubaman]

I'd be interested to see the insides too as that finger stop makes me thinks there's a GPO No 10 type dial in there.

[rdelius]

The dial is a #10 type but screws are a different thread .

[Doug Rose]

Pics as requested, broken piece was not in box, must have happened pre shipping. Only one pic to go from....Doug

[tubaman]

As I suspected it's a Japanese version of the 'Antwerp' phone - https://www.britishtelephones.com/stc2724.htm

[dsk]

Even the wiring diagram is almoast equal to one of mine Antwerp phones.

http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=10031.msg106567#msg106567

[Doug Rose]

Were cork pads common on these phones?......Doug

[oldguy]

Very nice job Doug.

[tubaman]

Were cork pads common on these phones?......Doug

Possibly. I have a WW2 period GPO 332 that has cork feet whereas usually they would be rubber. A wartime contingency perhaps?

[Doug Rose]

Possibly. I have a WW2 period GPO 332 that has cork feet whereas usually they would be rubber. A wartime contingency perhaps?

thanks Tubaman