Pedestal Phones - What's The Scoop?

[Dennis Markham]

A relative sent me a photo of a phone I referred to as a "Pedestal Phone".  There's probably a more accurate name for it.  The relative is interested in buying it from a local antique store and it's priced at $95.  There is currently one on eBay listed as a Buy It Now for $549.99.  I told her in my opinion that seller is never going to sell it at that price.  I really have no idea what these are or who makes them.  Can anyone enlighten me?

Here's a photo of the one at the antique shop.  The link is for the current eBay auction.

http://goo.gl/mrhY8

[HarrySmith]

From what I remember reading on the lists it is a cheap Japanese replica made in the 70's. Not worth that money in my opinion if that is true.

[Dennis Markham]

Thanks Harry, that was my opinion as well, but I don't even know who makes them.  I guessed Taiwan.

[LarryInMichigan]

They were probably made in Japan.  That was where cheap junk was made in those days.  IMO, they are tacky.  I think that $95 is way too much.

Larry

[mienaichizu]

those are Japanese replicas, a relative of mine own one. I also seen one for sale in one of the antique shops I frequently visits. Those are also sold at a relatively high price for a replica. I remember the one I saw has a selling price of $100.

[Dennis Markham]

Thanks for the replies to this.  I think I have convinced my sister not to waste her money.