April 1, 2024
Antique 1913 Western Electric 323 Crank Telephone w Original Interior Components
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We reserve the right to delist items without bids to be sold locally in our store. If there any bids, we will not delist it. -----------------------------------------------------------This original antique Western Electric crank model telephone is marked as 323. The 323's were mfg from 1904 through 1915. This one appears to have the date of Jan 14, 1913 on the front fixture. It measures just over 20" tall.All of the original internal components are still intact and inside along with the original schematic diagram on the inside of the door.The bells still ring when you crank the handle and I have been informed these can even be installed and still usable. You can't call out but supposedly you can receive calls on it.The front notepad platform has a crack across it (see photo). The split is still solid, I can apply pressure and it shows no sign of give or further splitting. Other than that, there is no apparent damage and all the hardware is nice and original.Shipped weight will be 24 lbs as this is a heavy unit weighing 20lbs by itself. We do not mark up shipping. ----------------------------------------------------------- Returns only accepted if item is DOA or not as described. We generally do not clean antiques or collectibles, we only dust them or blow them off with a can of air. Any cleaning would be the resonsibility of the
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