Western Electric Ivory 53 Handset without Handset Cord Hole

[LarryInMichigan]

I would think that a hard-core handset collector would be willing to pay a price for this handset.  It must be quite rare.

Getting a proper handset to match that phone should not be difficult.  I expect that a forum member or two have one to spare. 

Larry

[HonestAbe]

Pictures of the phone. Handset  to follow   

[HonestAbe]

Here are the pictures of the inside of the handset. I found no markings or moldings of any kind inside the handset. Handset appears to be seamless without any evidence of alteration.

Abe

[TelePlay]

Thanks for the photos. As for me, first time I've seen the insides of a near date matching first stamped 5-70 555B that was modified/refurbed in 75 with a new dial. That line switching front switch is interesting as well. From my point of view a rather unique phone in that I haven't seen it before and only two hits on the forum (first one not included, no pictures and dead internal link)

http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=3187.0

As Larry said, that handset may be worth more than enough money to pay for the phone and a new handset - don't know, just saying that sounds right.