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Which WE # dial is this?

Started by FABphones, May 13, 2021, 02:44:41 AM

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FABphones

Can you guys confirm from this image which dial this is?

I guessed at 4H (shape of finger stop, Z over operator).

Thanks.

(This is the only image I have).

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Pourme

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That matches the one I have in my hand, CJ....
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FABphones

Quote from: Pourme on May 13, 2021, 03:33:39 AM
That matches the one I have in my hand...

:)
Could you add a photo please Benny.
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kleenax

Quote from: FABphones on May 13, 2021, 02:44:41 AM
Can you guys confirm from this image which dial this is?

I guessed at 4H (shape of finger stop, Z over operator).

Thanks.

(This is the only image I have).


Absolutely no way that I know of to tell a #4 from #5 by a photo like that, but an educated guess by looking at the fingerstop, I would say #5 dial. The fingerstop just looks a little too "new" (sharp corners, etc) to be on a (earlier) #4.
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poplar1

Number plate is III 40 - II 53. (See rounded "D.")
Number card and handset cord are reproductions.
Finger stop is pre 9-45.
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MMikeJBenN27

Probably #5, but could be #4.  If you can show us the back side, we can tell for sure.

Jack Ryan

#6
I see those number plate on 4 and 5 dials but the finger stop looks like a No 4.

To be certain though, I'd need to see the back.

Jack

poplar1

Quote from: Jack Ryan on May 13, 2021, 07:50:04 PM
I see those number cards on 4 and 5 dials

I don't think that number card was made by WE. Here is a similar one (See reply 10 -- Larry)
http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=24178.msg240706#

Real number cards (such as the E1164) have perforated lines so that they may be used on 128-type number card holders for desk stands or 533A wall phones.

"C'est pas une restauration, c'est une rénovation."--François Martin.

Jack Ryan

Quote from: poplar1 on May 13, 2021, 08:47:52 PM
I don't think that number card was made by WE. Here is a similar one (See reply 10 -- Larry)

I meant number plate - I corrected it.
I was also referring to the original post.

Jack

Babybearjs

isin't there a vermillion stamp on the back of the dial showing what model it is?
John

Jack Ryan

Quote from: Babybearjs on May 13, 2021, 09:53:37 PM
isin't there a vermillion stamp on the back of the dial showing what model it is?


If there was a view of the rear the question wouldn't have arisen.

The original post states: "(This is the only image I have)."

Jack


FABphones

Jack is correct, just the one photo to try and identify the dial, but that's how it goes sometimes.

Thanks to all for the input. The time you take to reply and share your knowledge is much appreciated.


*this thread will be updated in due course with the revealing reverse image once obtained.  :)
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