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Is this a Fold-a-phone? Seeking to buy one.

Started by Robert Gift, February 22, 2026, 01:06:13 AM

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Robert Gift



Had one in the 1970s.  Loaned it and lost it.
Thank you
I'd take an educated guess but am unqualified.
In paramediclass, doctor asked me signs of Alzheimers.  "I forget.", I answered.

Lighted Princess® telephones are our favorites!

To ensure an emergent transport call, I need only:
- take first sip of beer when eating pizza
- start shampooing in the shower
- pull bed covers over and get warm and cozy
- begin my OCD oil change.  (Remove oil plug to drain overnight.)

tubaman

#1
I've only ever known those as Grillo phones and they are Italian - https://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=24199
There are a number available on eBay right now, including a rare tone dialling one (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335715018562) if you search for "Grillo phone".

Robert Gift

#2
Quote from: tubaman on February 22, 2026, 04:18:14 AMI've only ever known those as Grillo phones ... (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335715018562) if you search for "Grillo phone".
Thank you. 
Had never seen a TouchTone® model. In 1970's in Littleton, Colorado, few Central Offices were updated to TouchTone that I recall.  (Would love to knowho and when.)
But I would prefer the fun of a rotary dial.

I also had a fliphone (the flap was only a plasticover) which apparenty had a dynamicrophone.  The sound quality wastounding!  We had no idea our telephone lines were capable of such fidelity.
I'd take an educated guess but am unqualified.
In paramediclass, doctor asked me signs of Alzheimers.  "I forget.", I answered.

Lighted Princess® telephones are our favorites!

To ensure an emergent transport call, I need only:
- take first sip of beer when eating pizza
- start shampooing in the shower
- pull bed covers over and get warm and cozy
- begin my OCD oil change.  (Remove oil plug to drain overnight.)

paul-f

#3
I vaguely recalled seeing Grillo phones marketed as "Fold-A-Fones."

While looking for references, I found:

  • Grillos called Fold-A-Fones,
  • "Fold-A-Fones" that are NOT Grillos, and
  • Grillos marketed under other names

There's now a topic to collect more references.

https://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=29168.0
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LarryInMichigan

I have Grillo phones in orange and white.  I find them rather interesting.  They are certainly quite Italian, they are more stylish than practical.  They are uncomfortable to hold.  Finding one for sale shouldn't be difficult.

Larry