Shiny AE A1

[HarrySmith]

This came  from COT

Thought so. I was waiting for your confirmation.

[FABphones]

This came  from COT

I thought it might.   

What do I have please, AE dial, AE handset, repro brass base?

[Pourme]

I thought so as well....

[rdelius]

The base is a reproduction WE base and bottom cover. The handset is an AE type 41 with custom brass rings added. Dial is AE, Cradle is off an ATEA  set (belgium AE). The base is solid brass  it will polish nicely.Cradle is plated so be carefull. I might have built that set. I do not remember what they sold for but they usually sell for over $100.00

[Pourme]

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Again I will say, that combination of parts made a very handsome phone. Can't wait to see it all polished up. Just be sure not to be aggressive on the plated cradle.

[FABphones]

The base is a reproduction WE base and bottom cover. The handset is an AE type 41 with custom brass rings added. Dial is AE, Cradle is off an ATEA  set (belgium AE). The base is solid brass  it will polish nicely.Cradle is plated so be carefull. I might have built that set. I do not remember what they sold for but they usually sell for over $100.00

Thanks for the info.     This one was $42 ish so I did well then.

...Just be sure not to be aggressive on the plated cradle.

Thanks guys, I will be very careful of the cradle.

This phone will fit nicely into my newly forming 'shinies' display. 

[Pourme]

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"A collector of Black, Ivory, Grey & Shines" ?

[Jim Stettler]

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"A collector of Black, Ivory, Grey & Shines" ?

Don't forget the Duck.

[rdelius]

One more thing. Some were  built with AE mini networks and others wired in series. Some with crummy buzzers,others with an electronic ringer.

[Jim Stettler]

One more thing. Some were  built with AE mini networks and others wired in series. Some with crummy buzzers,others with an electronic ringer.

Was the difference based on price or time frame?

[rdelius]

Different prices based on features

[Jim Stettler]

Different prices based on features

Do you have any of the old catalogs or price lists for their products? It would be good info to have available.
JMO,
Jim S.

[rdelius]

Did not save any catalogs. Possibly that the chicago old telephone website might be cashed in the internet wayback site.

[FABphones]

"A collector of Black, Ivory, Grey & Shines" ?

Don't forget the Duck.

Ahhh nooo, you can't forget the Duck!

I ask visitors who are allowed to view the phones to point to their 3 favourites. Mr Duck, without exception, is always one of them. 

[Pourme]

I would never forget the Duck....

The Duck rules.....Does the ringer go....QUACK!! QUACK!!! ??

(please say yes)