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Western Electric Type 128 Wood phone

Started by wds, August 18, 2017, 12:50:35 PM

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wds

This phone sold on Ebay I think as a BIN for $225.  I've never seen one of these before.  The transmitter appears to be a bevel edge #225 which is a speaking tube transmitter.  Whoever the buyer is sure got a great deal.

     http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vintage-Western-Electric-compact-Oak-Wall-Telephone-TYPE-128-RARE-225-/132298980645

Seller Description:  "RARE Antique Authentic Western Electric / AMERICAN BELL,  Oak Wall Phone in AS IS condition. -- The cabinet is constructed of oak with original black paint inside and out. . The interior workings are original. The cabinet measures approximately 9" long x 6 1/2" wide 4" deep  This telephone is  heavy  7 1/2 LBS.. Please view all photos, as they are considered part of the description.,item has scratches and  see a small crack  in wood see photos. -- many dates on item , see photos. estate sale find. sold as found. -- This telephone is an authentic piece of history!"
Dave