My latest 302 (that makes it about just a few less than a gazillion of those in my basement) arrived today. It was a 1940 metal 302 refurbished in 1955 with a new dial and handset. So, it came with a 6A dial dated 1-56. The open center finger wheel had this unusual number card.
Seems someone took a blank center and put the numbers on it in a circle using what seems to be stick on clear backed numbers. Didn't notice that through the acetate window but when I took it apart, one of the numbers had become attached to the acetate pulling off of the paper.
Is this a "frankendailcard" or was this something else? I assume it has no value, or does it?
That card looks familiar, I think I must have seen it in auction.
Was that the $5 white painted 302?
Quote from: unbeldi on April 23, 2016, 08:46:58 PM
That card looks familiar, I think I must have seen it in auction.
You did. I had it for $1.99 until snipe time. Total cost was $34.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bell-System-Western-electric-Metal-F-1-Telephone-painted-Oops-/131777488592
Ah, yes.....
I am sure the paint artist improved their skills by working on the dial card.
Since it's 7 digits could it be the telephone number of the 302?
876-xxxx is the local exchange number for Rinebeck NY area if I am correct.
Quote from: AL_as_needed on April 25, 2016, 10:35:02 AM
876-xxxx is the local exchange number for Rinebeck NY area if I am correct.
Seller is in GA, so may be more likely that the phone was from Atlanta, GA "TRinity" step-by-step central office located on Crescent Ave, also known as "Brookwood." That office served Midtown and Virginia-Highland area.