Bakelite & steel telephones
Bakelite and steel telephones
ERICSSON-MADE
Ericsson-made in Holland marked PTT
1940?s-50?s Art Deco. This art deco bakelite phone is similar to the phone above and is derived from it. It also has a slightly lower profile.
$159.00
ERICSSON
1940s Ericsson bakelite. This was Ericsson's answer to the Western Electric 302, however the Ericsson had slightly smoother lines and a little drawer at the bottom to hold notes. This is classic European art deco at its finest.
$205.00
ERICSSON-MADE
Ericsson-made in Holland marked PTT. These are sometimes called the batman phone. I think its because it looks like the front of the original Batmobile. What I do know is that this is a very sharp looking art deco phone. This is sure to be an eye catcher where ever you put it.
1940?s-50?s Art Deco.
$159.00
RD DESK MAG PHONE AS IS
Magneto phones for communications from one fixed location to another. Each with handcrank ringing generator; bells; and standard handset. 3v required for voice circuit; black.
$49.00
RD WALL MAG PHONE AS IS
Magneto phones for communications from one fixed location to another. Each with handcrank ringing generator; bells; and standard handset. 3v required for voice circuit; black.
$49.00
EUROPEAN HIBOY
Short version of the Hiboy. This is a version of the Hi-boy that we modify here. We found that many customers like the classic European look of the Hi-boy but found the original Hi-boy too bulky. We have taken the oringinal Hi-boy removed the magneto, and shortened the case. The result a more compact example of a classic European telephone.
$199.00
BAROQUE 2 PC
Baroque two-piece. For those of you that want the "antique" look of separate transmitter and receiver we offer the Baroque with a separate transmitter and receiver. Actually in Europe handsets that contained both the transmitter and receiver elements were in use many years before they were common in the U.S.
$249.00
'34 KEL MAST. WALL
1934 Kellogg master wall phone. Here is a compact phone that is too nice to hide under a counter or a bar. This is a hard to find art deco gem. This is sure to be an eye catcher in a family room or rec room. Handset with spitcup transmitter.
$275.00
SULTAN DESK IVORY
Sultan with ringer (turkish) phone. Original mfg in 1909 by Ericcson (LME) in Europe; but not uncommon to find in the US. Dial was added in 1921. These sultan phones are very attractive after many hours of polishing; painting; and pinstriping.
$350.00
SULTAN DESK BLACK
Sultan with ringer (turkish) phone. Original mfg in 1909 by Ericcson (LME) in Europe; but not uncommon to find in the US. Dial was added in 1921. These sultan phones are very attractive after many hours of polishing; painting; and pinstriping.
$350.00
SC SPACE SAVER
Stromberg Carlson spacesaver. Everyone made a version of the spacesaver. Stromberg Carlson's is probably the most compact, although none of the spacesavers are very large. You will note that on all the spacesavers the handset is the largest component. Due to their compact size these phones do not come with a ringer. If you desire ringing capabilities an external ringer can be added. This compact design will fit almost any place that you need a phone and should give you years of trouble free service
$99.00
SPACESAVER
Stromberg Carlson Dial spacesaver. This is the dial version of the spacesaver shown above right. This compact design will fit in almost any location. Due to the compact size this phone needs and external ringer if you want ringing capabilities.
$195.00
AE SPACE SAVER 34-56
Automatic Electric spacesaver made from 1934-1956. This is Automatic Electric's version of the spacesaver. The smooth lines and lack of any projections from the case have made this a popular phone for those of you that need a compact trouble free phone. The compact design of the phone prevents the inclusion of a ringer. If ringing capabilities are desired an external ringer can easily be added.
$199.00
HI BOY W/O MAG
European Hi-boy. Comes with brass fingerwheel. These phones were made by K.T.A.S. in Denmark. If you have seen any European films from the 1930's to the 1950's you will have seen this phone. This rugged classic was used all over Europe for many years.
$179.00
BAROQUE FRENCH H/S
Baroque phone. French handset. This is a phone we build here that is reminiscent of the ornate phones of Europe from the early part of the 20th century. The big difference is the original can cost $1500 or more. These phones have an ornate cast metal back. The boxes and the bells are old but completely rebuilt. The classic French handset is new with modern high quality componets. This phone is sure to be a conversation piece regardless of where you choose to put it.
$249.00
WE SPACE SAVER
Western electric metal dial spacesaver made from 1930-57. This is a dial version of the Western Electric shown above left. This compact design will fit almost any place you need to have a phone. This phone can have a warbler (electronic ringer) added if desired or you may purchase a separate external ringer if ringing capabilities are desired. Comes with mounting bracket.
$209.00
WE SPCESVR OLDER STYLE
Older style. Can add warbler as a ringer for $15 extra.
$275.00
KEL SPACE SAVER
Kellogg Spacesaver. This is Kellogg's version of the Western Electric space saver shown above. The unit is very similar to the Western Electric except these have a little fancier handset. The phone does not have a ringer due to its small size. The phone is quite robust and will mount readily under any bar or counter where answer only capabilities are required.
$99.00
WE SPACE SAVER-METAL ND
Western Electric metal nondial spacesaver. These were made from 1930-1957. These phones were popular in taverns and other locations where answer only capabilities were desired. The phones are very robust and compact. They mount easily under a bar or counter with the included mounting bracket. Because of their compact size they do not have a ringer. If a ringer is desired see our Ringer Box, Mounts & Clamps page. Comes with mounting bracket.
$149.00
K PYRAMID W/DIAL
Same phone as one above with dial added to exterior; no return once holes drilled!
$213.00
SC STEEL OFFICE
Few Stromberg Carlson steel office phones with old dial. Wired as a single line.
$199.00
K PYRAMID NONDIAL
1932 Kellogg Pyramid nondial, very art deco. With warbler & cloth cords.
$156.00
AE 40 DESK AS AN EXT.
AE 40 office type phone. The AE 40 was made in many variations. This was intended to be used in an office. Here we have rewired the phone so it can be used as an extension on typical single line home phone systems.
$236.00
AE40 OFFICE AS 2-LINE
AE 402 This is a variation of the Automatic Electric model 40. This phone has 2 line capabilities. It rings on line 1 and buzzes on line 2. This was probably one of the most elegant office phones ever offered.
$199.00
ERICSSON-MADE (PTT02)
Ericsson-made in Holland marked PTT
1940?s-50?s Art Deco. This art deco bakelite phone is similar to the phone above and is derived from it. It also has a slightly lower profile.
$159.00
ERICSSON (37DSM)
1940s Ericsson bakelite. This was Ericsson's answer to the Western Electric 302, however the Ericsson had slightly smoother lines and a little drawer at the bottom to hold notes. This is classic European art deco at its finest.
$205.00
ERICSSON-MADE (PTT01)
Ericsson-made in Holland marked PTT. These are sometimes called the batman phone. I think its because it looks like the front of the original Batmobile. What I do know is that this is a very sharp looking art deco phone. This is sure to be an eye catcher where ever you put it.
1940?s-50?s Art Deco.
$159.00
RD DESK MAG PHONE AS IS (RDDM)
Magneto phones for communications from one fixed location to another. Each with handcrank ringing generator; bells; and standard handset. 3v required for voice circuit; black.
$49.00
RD WALL MAG PHONE AS IS (RDWM)
Magneto phones for communications from one fixed location to another. Each with handcrank ringing generator; bells; and standard handset. 3v required for voice circuit; black.
$49.00
EUROPEAN HIBOY (EHO2)
Short version of the Hiboy. This is a version of the Hi-boy that we modify here. We found that many customers like the classic European look of the Hi-boy but found the original Hi-boy too bulky. We have taken the oringinal Hi-boy removed the magneto, and shortened the case. The result a more compact example of a classic European telephone.
$199.00
BAROQUE 2 PC (BAR2P)
Baroque two-piece. For those of you that want the "antique" look of separate transmitter and receiver we offer the Baroque with a separate transmitter and receiver. Actually in Europe handsets that contained both the transmitter and receiver elements were in use many years before they were common in the U.S.
$249.00
'34 KEL MAST. WALL (KMW)
1934 Kellogg master wall phone. Here is a compact phone that is too nice to hide under a counter or a bar. This is a hard to find art deco gem. This is sure to be an eye catcher in a family room or rec room. Handset with spitcup transmitter.
$275.00
SULTAN DESK IVORY (SULTI)
Sultan with ringer (turkish) phone. Original mfg in 1909 by Ericcson (LME) in Europe; but not uncommon to find in the US. Dial was added in 1921. These sultan phones are very attractive after many hours of polishing; painting; and pinstriping.
$350.00
SULTAN DESK BLACK (SULTK)
Sultan with ringer (turkish) phone. Original mfg in 1909 by Ericcson (LME) in Europe; but not uncommon to find in the US. Dial was added in 1921. These sultan phones are very attractive after many hours of polishing; painting; and pinstriping.
$350.00
SC SPACE SAVER (SCSP)
Stromberg Carlson spacesaver. Everyone made a version of the spacesaver. Stromberg Carlson's is probably the most compact, although none of the spacesavers are very large. You will note that on all the spacesavers the handset is the largest component. Due to their compact size these phones do not come with a ringer. If you desire ringing capabilities an external ringer can be added. This compact design will fit almost any place that you need a phone and should give you years of trouble free service
$99.00
SPACESAVER (SCSPD)
Stromberg Carlson Dial spacesaver. This is the dial version of the spacesaver shown above right. This compact design will fit in almost any location. Due to the compact size this phone needs and external ringer if you want ringing capabilities.
$195.00
AE SPACE SAVER 34-56 (AESP)
Automatic Electric spacesaver made from 1934-1956. This is Automatic Electric's version of the spacesaver. The smooth lines and lack of any projections from the case have made this a popular phone for those of you that need a compact trouble free phone. The compact design of the phone prevents the inclusion of a ringer. If ringing capabilities are desired an external ringer can easily be added.
$199.00
HI BOY W/O MAG (EHO)
European Hi-boy. Comes with brass fingerwheel. These phones were made by K.T.A.S. in Denmark. If you have seen any European films from the 1930's to the 1950's you will have seen this phone. This rugged classic was used all over Europe for many years.
$179.00
BAROQUE FRENCH H/S (BARFR)
Baroque phone. French handset. This is a phone we build here that is reminiscent of the ornate phones of Europe from the early part of the 20th century. The big difference is the original can cost $1500 or more. These phones have an ornate cast metal back. The boxes and the bells are old but completely rebuilt. The classic French handset is new with modern high quality componets. This phone is sure to be a conversation piece regardless of where you choose to put it.
$249.00
WE SPACE SAVER (WESP)
Western electric metal dial spacesaver made from 1930-57. This is a dial version of the Western Electric shown above left. This compact design will fit almost any place you need to have a phone. This phone can have a warbler (electronic ringer) added if desired or you may purchase a separate external ringer if ringing capabilities are desired. Comes with mounting bracket.
$209.00
KEL SPACE SAVER (KSP)
Kellogg Spacesaver. This is Kellogg's version of the Western Electric space saver shown above. The unit is very similar to the Western Electric except these have a little fancier handset. The phone does not have a ringer due to its small size. The phone is quite robust and will mount readily under any bar or counter where answer only capabilities are required.
$99.00
WE SPACE SAVER-METAL ND (SISP)
Western Electric metal nondial spacesaver. These were made from 1930-1957. These phones were popular in taverns and other locations where answer only capabilities were desired. The phones are very robust and compact. They mount easily under a bar or counter with the included mounting bracket. Because of their compact size they do not have a ringer. If a ringer is desired see our Ringer Box, Mounts & Clamps page. Comes with mounting bracket.
$149.00
K PYRAMID W/DIAL (PYRWD)
Same phone as one above with dial added to exterior; no return once holes drilled!
$213.00
SC STEEL OFFICE (SCSD1)
Few Stromberg Carlson steel office phones with old dial. Wired as a single line.
$199.00
K PYRAMID NONDIAL (PYRND)
1932 Kellogg Pyramid nondial, very art deco. With warbler & cloth cords.
$156.00
AE 40 DESK AS AN EXT. (AE40E)
AE 40 office type phone. The AE 40 was made in many variations. This was intended to be used in an office. Here we have rewired the phone so it can be used as an extension on typical single line home phone systems.
$236.00
AE40 OFFICE AS 2-LINE (AE402)
AE 402 This is a variation of the Automatic Electric model 40. This phone has 2 line capabilities. It rings on line 1 and buzzes on line 2. This was probably one of the most elegant office phones ever offered.
$199.00